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45 -- WATER HEATERS, DOMESTIC, ELECTRIC, AND GAS SOL 7FXI-E7-98-4507-S DUE 073198 POC Evelyn Auberry, Contracting Officer, (817) 978-8379 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 05/29/98 Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 06/30/98 1. 20 NSNs -- Water Heaters, Electric and Gas 2. CID A-A-2956 -- Electric And CID a-A-2955 -- Gas Water Heaters 3. Various 4. Various sizes 5. Steel 6. Quantity $811,000 7. Unit of Issue Each 8. Destination 48 Contiguous States 9. 20 days ARO 10. 10-1-98/9-30-2000/w two year option period 52.217-9- Option to extend the term of the contract Not set aside for total small business participation See Note 12 (Trade Agreements) All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0142)

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