General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service (FSS), General Products Center (7FX), 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102

84 -- SPECIAL PURPOSE CLOTHING SOL 7FXG-E4-97-8409-B POC Beverly Michael, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-8666, Fax (817) 978-8672, Email beverly.michael@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://eps.arnet.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ActionCode=P&;ProjectID=7FX G-E4-97-8409-B&LocationID=3. E-MAIL: Beverly Michael, beverly.michael@gsa.gov. Solicitation to post on or about October 29, 1998. There is no closing date for receipt of offers. This is the standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 84, Part II, Section B. Solicitation will remain in effect unless amended or replaced by an updated solicitation. Resulting contracts for domestic delivery will be FOB destination to the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Overseas delivery will be FOB origin. Contracts will be effective the 1st day of the month following award, to continue for five years, exclusive of options. Offers will be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. All contracts will include option to extend term of contract. All contracts will be indefinite delivery -- indefinite quantity contracts with a $100 guaranteed minimum. Offers will be accepted for products identical to those currently awarded. 45 Special Item Numbers are included in this solicitation covering the following categories: rubber and synthetic rubber industrial work gloves; waterproof, chemical and electrical safety protective worksuits (coats, jackets, pants, bib overalls, 2 pc suits); lightweight rainwear including police rainwear; over-the sock industrial work boots; cold weather industrial work clothing (coats, jackets, vests, gloves, overalls, coveralls, pants insulated/waterproof boots); anti-exposure and immersion flotation clothing -- Coast Guard approval required (coveralls, jackets, coats with w/o beavertails, pants and total coverage suits); disposable coveralls; general purpose coveralls; clothing for food preparation and serving; chef's clothing; structural firefighting clothing (NFPA approval coats, trousers, helmets, hoods, gloves, boots, stationwear); personal flotation devices both Coast Guard approved and non Coast Guard approved. Solicitation includes SIN for Introduction of New Products. All contracts to be awarded include Industrial Funding provisions. See Note 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 10/28/98 (D-SN266331). (0301)

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