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49 -- MULTIPLE AWARDS SCHEDULE FSC GROUP 49, PARTI, SECT.B, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT & RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOL 7FXG-Z5-98-4904B POC Beverly Anderson, Contract Specialist, Phone 817-978-8372, Fax 817-978-8634, Email beverly.anderson@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=7FXG-Z5-98-49 04B&LocID=3. E-MAIL: Beverly Anderson, beverly.anderson@gsa.gov. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 10/21/99. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 49, Part I, Section B, from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items covering 23 Special Item Numbers. The newest sin is 253 46, Automotive Containers & Dispensers, Including, but not limited to funnels, liquid measures & gas cans. 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 Origin 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. The New Technology SIN is renamed Introduction of New Products. 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 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. GSA is issuing this solicitation only electronically. Interested parties may access the solicitation at http://eps.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. Posted 10/21/99 (D-SN393817). (0294)

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