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49 -- 49 -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT/CLEANING EQUIPMENT SOL 7FXG-G5-97-4905-B POC Elizabeth Sims, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-8376, Fax (817) 978-8634, Email liz.sims@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-G5-97-4905-B&LocationID=3. E-MAIL: Elizabeth Sims, liz.sims@gsa.gov. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about November 10, 1998. GSA is issuing this solicitation only electronically. Interested parties may access the solicitation at http://eps.arnet.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group, Part 49, Section II, from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items covering 15 Special Item Numbers. The scope is expanded to include Special Item Number 239-50, Ancillary Services. Orders for ancillary services under this special item number can only be placed in conjunction with products on this Federal Supply Schedule. The principle purpose of this schedule is for the purchase of Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment and Cleaning Equipment. The scope is expanded to include worldwide delivery. FOB Destination terms apply to the domestic scope, 48 contiguous United States and Washington D.C. FOB Destination terms apply to all locations outside the domestic scope. Contact points for locations outside the domestic scope are mandatory in order to provide those locations with local assistance. This solicitation will remain in effect unless amended and/or replaced by an updated solicitation. There is no closing date for receipt of offers; therefore, offers may be submitted for consideration at any time during the life of this solicitation. This Federal Supply Schedule period is continuous, and will contain contracts with periods that commence on the date of award (DOA) and expire five years (exclusive of any options) from the DOA. This is a "standing" opportunity for new offers under the Multiple Award Schedule Program. This means that new offers may be forwarded to the Contracting officer, at the address above, at any time. Under this solicitation, offers will be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. All contracts under this Multiple Award Schedule Solicitation will include an option to extend the term of the contract. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will be in effect for five years from date of award, unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. All contracts will be indefinite delivery -- indefinite quantity contracts with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period. Various clauses including Clause I-FSS-599, Electronic Commerce -- Federal Acquisition Network (FACNET), which implements GSA Advantage (GSA's On-Line Shopping Program) are included. SIN's 239-1, 239-2, 239-11, 239-12, 239-16 are total set-aside for small business. Also included in Clause I-FSS-125, Requirements Exceeding the Maximum Order, and related clauses which implement the new maximum order provisions. These new provisions allow customer agencies to seek price decreases based on requirements which exceed the maximum order established on any resultant contracts. To assist the customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called a maximum order will be established under each contract. When an agency order exceeds this amount, it is recommended that the agency contact the vendor for a reduced price. The vendors will not be obligated to accept these orders in accordance with FAR 52.216-19 (Var III). All contracts to be awarded include Industrial Funding provisions. See Note 2. See Note 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 11/10/98 (D-SN270098). (0314)

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