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42 -- AXES, HANDLES AND SHOVELS SOL 7FXI-J6-97-5101-N DUE 050697 POC Jennefer Marshall (817) 978-4135 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 3/21/97. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 4/4/97. 9 nsns Shall be in accordance with the latest revision of Forest Service Specification 5100-00284A and MEDC Drawing 519; Forest Service Specification 5100-353D and Drawing 566; Forest Service Specification 5100-9C and MEDC Drawing 546, 547 and 548; Forest Service Specification 5100-326, and MEDC 705. FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED FOR SOME ITEMS. Unit of issue-EA Destination delivery to various GSA Supply Depots. Contract period-September 1, 1997 or date of award whichever is later, through August 31, 1999. See note 12-trade agreement. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0070)

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