General Service Administration, FSS, Stock Contracting Div. (7FXI), 819 Taylor St., Room 6A24, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6195

53 -- SHARPENING STONES AND ASSEMBLY SOL 7FXI-T6-97-5327-S DUE 091697 POC Helen Carter, Contract Specialist, 817/978-3517 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 8/1/97. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 8/15/97. 1. Multiple NSNs 2. Sharpening stones and sharpening stone assembly in accordance with CID A-A-3068 dated February 14, 1997. 7. Unit of issue-EA 8. Requirements contracts for FOB Destination to various GSA Distribution Facilities. 10. Contract period-October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1999 with 3 additional one-year options periods. These periods will be excercised at the Government's discretion. An economic price ajustment clause will apply to these option periods, if excercised. 13. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0204)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0402 19970728\53-0001.SOL)