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39 -- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, SCAFFOLDING, WORK AND SERVICE PLATFORMS, AND FORKLIFTS SOL 7FXG-F7-98-3904-B POC Bonnie Bryson, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-2077, Fax (817) 978-4366, Email bonnie.bryson@gsa.gov -- Tom Foster, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-8483, Fax (817) 978-4366, Email tom.foster@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://159.142.150.114/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ActionCode=P&;ProjectID=7 FXG-F7-98-3904-B&LocationID=3. E-MAIL: Bonnie Bryson, bonnie.bryson@gsa.gov. Effective immediately Standing Solicitation No. 7FXG-H6-97-3905-B is cancelled in its entirety. Products previously offered under this solicitation are now offered under Standing Solicitation No. 7FXG-F7-98-3904-B Worldwide Federal Supply Schedule 39 II A, Material Handling Equipment, Scaffolding, Work and Service Platforms, and Forklifts-Electric/Gasoline/LPG/Diesel. GSA is issuing this solicitation only electronically. Interested parties may access the solicitation at http://eps.arenet.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. The Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items covering 31 Special Item Numbers. This solicitation replaces previous standing solicitation 7FXG-F7-98-3904-B, issued 07/15/98. Resultant contracts will be FOB origin for the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., and FOB destination for overseas delivery. This solicitation will remain in effect unless amended and/or replaced by an updated solicitation. This Federal Supply Schedule period will be 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. In addition, the Multiple Award Schedule solicitations will become "standing" opportunities for new offers. This means that new offers may be forwarded to the Contracting Officer, at the address above, at any time. Under this solicitation, offers will be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. All contracts under this Multiple Award Schedule Solicitation will include an option to extend the terms of the contract. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will be in effect for five years from date of award, unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Terms of the Contract, or canceled sooner. All contracts will be indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contracts with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period. Special Item Numbers: 629 01A Electric, Sit Down Rider Design; 629 01B Electric, Stand-up Rider Design, Stand-up Order Selector; 629 01C Electric, Walk Behind Design, Walkie Stacker, Walkie Straddle, Walkie Reach; 629 01D Electric, Narrow Aisle Design, Rider Reach, 2X Rider Reach, Wheel Turret, Specialty trucks; 629 02A Gasoline Powered Cushion Tire; 629 02B Gasoline Powered, Pneumatic Tire; 629 03A LPG Powered, Cushion Tire; 629 03B LPG Powered, Pneumatic Tire; 629 04A Diesel Powered, Cushion Tire; 629 04B1 Diesel Powered, Pneumatic Tire, Design Boom Lift, Construction; 629 04B2 Diesel Powered, Pneumatic Tire, Design Boom Lift, Container Handler; 629 04B3 Diesel Powered, Pneumatic Tire, Marine Application, Standard Design up to 50,000 lbs., Rough Terrain/Construction; 629 04B4 Diesel Powered, Pneumatic Tire, Design All Other, above 50,000 pound; 357 98 Ancillary Services for set-up, start-up and operator instructions when purchasing a forklift; 357 99 Introduction of New Products directly related to products accepted under this program is added to this solicitation. 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. Also included is clause I-FSS-125, Requirements Exceeding the Maximum Order and related clauses which implement the new maximum order provisions. These new provisions allow customer agencies to seek price decreases based on requirements that exceed the maximum order established on any resultant contracts. To assist the customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called a maximum order will be established under each contract. When an agency order exceeds this amount, it is recommended that the agency contact the vendor for a reduced price. The vendors will not be obligated to accept these orders in accordance with FAR 52.216-19 (Var III). All contracts to be awarded include Industrial Funding provisions. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment found in clause 52.232-33 is now mandatory. In addition, acceptance of the Government Purchase Card is also mandatory. See Note 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Posted 09/28/98 (D-SN255416). (0271)

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