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83 -- SEWING THREAD SOL 1PI-R-1536-00 DUE 021500 POC Millie Clark,202-305-7270 WEB: download copy from:, www.unicor.gov/procurement/textiles/index/html. E-MAIL: Presolicitation Notice, mclark@central.unicor.gov. UNICOR, FPI intends to enter into a Requirements Type Contract for thread. The period of performance shall be a One (1) Base Year with Four (4) year Options if exercised. Specifications shall be as follows: Line Item 0001:THD0960-Description: Thread, Adj.: 100% Polyester, Spun, TEX-40, 2-Ply. The thread used for all stitching shall conform to type-1, class-1, subclass B, size, FF, of V-T-285. The Thread may be colored or natural. When colored thread is used, the thread shall approximately match the color specified for the base fabric. U/M: CJ 12000 yds per cones, color: Silver. Delivery is FOB Destination FCI Jesup, GA. Delivery acceptance is 30 days ARO for each delivery order. The Delivery Order minimum is: THD0960- 500 Cones. The Delivery Order maximum is: THD0960 -- 5,000 Cones. This requirement is domestic only and is ALL OR NONE. Additional information will be provided in the solicitation which is due to be issued on or about 02/08/00. All interested parties shall retrieve a copy of the solicitation from UNICOR's web page at www.UNICOR.gov/procurement/textiles/index.html. No telephone requests will be honored. Please ensure that the Adobe Acrobat Software in the PDF format is loaded to your computer to electronically read the solicitations. This software may be obtained free of charge at the following website: www.Adobe.com/supportservice/custsupport/download.html. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. One original signed copy and a duplicate copy of the solicitation is to be completed in its entirety and mailed to 400 First Street, N.W., Material Management Branch, Washington, D.C. 20534, ATTN: Bid Custodian Posted 01/24/00 (W-SN418505). (0024)

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