General Services Administration, FSS, Schedules Contracting Div. (7FXG), 819 Taylor Street, Room 6A24 Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6114

42 -- FIREFIGHTING & RESCUE EQUIPMENT, URBAN & WILDLAND SOL 7FXG-A7-96-4209-B POC Pam Shelton, Contracting Officer, 817-978-8385; FAX 817-978-8634; E-mail pam.shelton@gsa.gov Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 9/1/98. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 42, Part I, Section B, from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items covering 19 Special Item Numbers. The scope is expanded to include worldwide delivery. FOB Destination terms apply to the domestic scope, 48 contiguous United States and Washington D.C. FOB Destination terms apply to all locations outside the domestic scope. Contact points for locations outside the domestic scope are mandatory in order to provide those locations with local assistance. This solicitation will remain in effect unless amended and/or replaced by an updated solicitation. Multiple Award Schedule solicitations are "standing" opportunities for new offers. There is no closing date for receipt of offers; therefore, offers may be submitted for consideration at any time during the life of this solicitation. The Federal Supply Schedule periodis continuous, and will contain contracts with periods that commence on the date of award (DOA) and expire five years (exclusive of any options) from the DOA unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. Offers will be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. All contracts will be indefinite delivery -- indefinite quantity contracts with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period. The New Technology SIN is renamed Introduction of New Products. Various clauses including Clause I-FSS-599, Electronic Commerce -- Federal Acquisition Network (FACNET), which implements GSA Advantage (GSA's On-Line Shopping Program) are included. Acceptance of the Government Purchase Card is mandatory for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase threshold for oral or written delivery orders. You must be capable of receiving payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-125, Prompt Payment. All contracts to be awarded include Industrial Funding provisions. See Note 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 09/03/98 (W-SN245378). (0246)

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