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V -- OCEAN AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SOL DAMT01-99-R-9000 DUE 112398 POC Contract Specialist, Anwar Ali (703) 681-7103, Fax (703) 681-6146/Contracting Officer, Antonio Hines (703) 681-5624 E-MAIL: hinesa@baileys-emh5.army.mil, alia@baileys-emh5.army.mil. - The Government announces its intent to request price and technical proposals in response to the upcoming release of the Universal Service Contract (USC02) solicitation. The RFP will include two parts: USC02 for containerizable cargo (with separate sections for major customers), and USC02 for breakbulk cargo. The USC02 serves as the follow-on procurement to the current USC01. It is contemplated that an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract will be solicited. All prospective USC02 offerors are encouraged to attend all anticipated solicitation conferences to be announced at a later date through the Commerce Business Daily. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The one year base period of performance will be from 1 April 1999 through 31 March 2000. The contract will contain a six month option period. A timely notice will be provided to all prospective USC02 offerors for the date and location of the pre-solicitation conference. Posted 10/08/98 (W-SN260751). (0281)

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