Orthopedic and Special Measurement Footwear, Solicitation SP0100-04-R-0123 is for various 8430 stock numbers; twenty two (22) orthopedic/special measurement footwear, specifications and drawings may vary. Estimated Quantity: 3680 Pr with one term option. Opt: 3680 Pr. (est.) Destination: Veterans Integrated Service Network 3, New York, NY. Procurement will be issued as a Small Business Set-Aside and will be evaluated under Best Value Procedures with the factor of Experience/Past Performance. The Government intends to make one award, but reserves the right to make two with overall maximum value. Notes 9,13 and 26 apply to this procurement. Availability of solicitations, FAR 5.102(d) applies, as our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Offeror should register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments. Copies of this solicitation can be found on the DLA Procurement Gateway (Gateway) at http://progate.daps.mil/home after May 22,2004(estimated). From The Gateway homepage, select "Search RFPs" from the left-hand sidebar. Then choose the RFP you wish to view. You must be registered in order to download RFPs. If you are not, you will be directed to register at the time of download. In order to ensure email notification of RFPs, prospective vendors MUST go to the RFP Information page and select DSCP Clothing & Textiles as the commodity center from which notices will be sent. The solicitations will be in a downloadable, printable format when viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Free software is available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. Gateway technical assistance is available at
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