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49 -- MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE FOR 49II MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT/CLEANING EQUIPMENT SOL 7FXG-D8-99-4905-B POC Donna Renner, Contract Specialist, Phone 817-978-8492, Fax 817-978-8634, Email donna.renner@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&;ProjID=7FXG-D8-99-49 05-B&LocID=3. E-MAIL: Donna Renner, donna.renner@gsa.gov. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about October 5, 1999. GSA is issuing this solicitation only electronically. Interested parties may access the solicitation at http:www.eps.gov/. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 49, Part II, from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items covering 18 Special Item Numbers (SIN). The scope is expanded to include Blast Media under SIN 239-16 Three new SINs are 239-20 which is Blasters and Non-Hazardous Media, SIN 238-21 Miscellaneous Abrasives (Including but not limited to abrasive disk, wheels, belts, cloth & paper), and 239-22 Closed Loop Solvent/Aquaeous Recycling Service of Contractor-Owned and Government-furnished Parts Cleaning Equipment. This soliciation also includes 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. For companies offering product delivered outside the 48 continguous United States, 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. Multiple Award Schedule solicitations are "standing" opportunities for new offers. 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. The 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 unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. Offers will be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. 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. Acceptance of the Government Purchase Card is mandatory for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase threshold for oral or written delivery orders. You must be capable of receiving payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-125, Prompt Payment. All contracts to be awarded include Industrial Funding provisions. See Note 2 (Set-Aside) SIN's 239-1, 239-2, 239-6, 239-8, 239-11, 239-12 and 239-16 are total set-aside for small business. See Note 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 10/07/99 (D-SN389833). (0280)

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