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51 -- NOTICE OF PROTEST SOL 6FES-K9-980214S POC Kim Kittrell, Contract Specialist, Phone (816) 823-1288, Fax (816) 926-3678, Email kim.kittrell@gsa.gov -- Debbie Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone (816) 926-3582, Fax (816) 926-3678, Email deborah.smith@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://eps.arnet.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ActionCode=P&;ProjectID=6FE S-K9-980214S&LocationID=7. E-MAIL: Kim Kittrell, kim.kittrell@gsa.gov. 6FES-K9-980214-S The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) states that immediately after receipt of the General Accounting Officer's (GAO) written notice that a protest has been filed, the agency shall give notice of the protest to all the parties who appear to have a reasonable prospect of receiving award if the protest is denied. In accordance with FAR 33.104(a)(2), Protest to GAO, you are hereby notified that Ashworth Tool & Supply Co., Inc., d/b/a Ashworth Logistics has protested against the award of any contracts by the General Services Administration under Solicitation 6FES-K9-980214-S for Hand & Power Tools. Please note that any necessary communication in regard to this protest should be directed to the GAO and if any such communication takes place, this office should be provided with copies of the said information. Direct inquires to: General Services Administration Office of General Counsel, Washington, DC 20405. ATTN: Thedius L. Thompson, Assistant General Counsel (202) 501-1156. Posted 10/23/98 (D-SN264877). (0296)

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