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68 -- FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE 68, PART VI, SECTION B -- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SOL 7FXP-L4-99-6810-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 10-B&LocID=3. E-MAIL: Andrew Fainer, andy.fainer@gsa.gov. Interested parties may access the solicitation at http://www.eps.gov. Click on GSA-Offices; Click on Federal Supply Service-locations; Click on General Products Center(Ft.Worth,TX)-Dates Posted. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. This solicitation is scheduled to issue on October 13, 1999. This solicitation is re-issued to incorporate the following Multiple Award Schedules: FSC Group 68, Part VI, Section B-Disinfectants, Deodorants, Toilet Bowl/Germicidal Cleaners, Sanitizers and Insect Repellents; FSC 68, Part I, Section A-Road Stabilization/Ice Melting Chemical, Aircraft Deicers and Water Conditioning Salts; FSC 68, Part V, Section A-Water Purification Chemicals; FSC 68, Part V, Sections B and C-Water Treatment Chemicals for Heating and Cooling Systems and Boiler Fuel Oil Additives; and FSC 68, Part III, Section D-Propane(in bulk and cylinders). This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 68, Part VI, Section B. 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 longer have a prescribed beginning and ending date. The schedule period will be continuous. In addition the Multiple Award Schedule solicitation 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 commence on the first day of the month following the date of award and end five years from that date, unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. FSC 6810, 6830, 6840, and 6850,Standard Commercial Products; Multiple Award Schedule; Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment; Indefinte Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contracts for chemicals and chemical products. New features are worldwide coverage, mandatory acceptance of Government credit card, opportunity to introduce new products and services, and incorporation of 2000 compliance (Y2K) clause and incorporation of the Service Contract Act. This solicitation has a new format in accordance with Part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. 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 10/13/99 (D-SN391130). (0286)

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