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68 -- ROAD STABILIZATION/ICE MELTING CHEMICALS OR CHEMICAL FORMULATIONS, AIRCRAFT DEICERS, WATER CONDITIONING SALT AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS SOL 7FXP-L4-99-6811-B POC Andrew Fainer, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-8633, Fax (817) 978-8661, Email andy.fainer@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=7FXP-L4-99-68 11-B&LocID=3. E-MAIL: Andrew Fainer, andy.fainer@gsa.gov. Interested parties may access the solicitation at http://www.eps.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. Solicitation scheduled to issue on 3/1/99. This solicitation is re-issued to incorporate the following Multiple Award Schedule, previously managed in Auburn, Washington: FSC Group 68, Part I, Section A -- Road Stabilization/Ice Melting Chemicals or Chemical Formulations, Aircraft Deicers, Water Conditioning Salt and Introduction of New Products. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 68, Part I, Section A from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items. 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. Effective immediately, this Federal Supply Schedule will no longerhave a prescribed beginning and ending date. The schedule period will be 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. In addition the Multiple Award Schedule solicitations will become "standing" opportunities for new offers. This means that new offers may be forwarded to the Contracting Officers, at the address above, at any time. 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. FSC 6810 and 6850, Standard Commercial Products; Multiple Award Schedule; Fixed Price with EPA; Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contracts for road stabilization/ice melting chemicals or chemical formulations, aircraft deicers, water conditioning salt and introduction of new products. New features are worldwide coverage, mandatory acceptance of Government credit card, opportunity to introduce new products, incorporation of 2000 compliance (Y2K) clause, and a new security requirement for hand delivered offers. To assist customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called the 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. UNDER THIS SOLICITATION, OFFERS WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED FOR BRANDS IDENTICAL TO THOSE CURRENTLY AWARDED. See Note 12(Trade Agreements) applies. All responsible sources will be considered. Posted 03/01/99 (D-SN303144). (0060)

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