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99 -- FLAT MARBLE GRAVE MARKERS SOL IFB 786-2-978 DUE 072497 POC Contact Person, Wanza Lewis, (703) 441-3072 (Voice) (703) 441-3070 (Fax) Requirements contract for indefinite quantities, F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee's Premises and F.O.B. Origin, when destination is unknown. Proposed contract(s) shall cover the base period October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998, with two (2) 1-year options to extend the term of the contract(s)through September 30, 2000. Solicitation No. IFB 786-2-98 will be issued on or after 15 days of appearance of this notice. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3281. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Written requests for the solicitation should be forwarded to the issuing office via mail or facsimile, (703) 441-3070. Requests may also be submitted via electronic mail to: "lewis.wanza@forum.va.gov". Please specify solicitation number on all requests. See Numbered Notes 1 and 12. (0156)

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