51 -- 6FEP-E1-020272-S-cancelled

This contract, originally issued under solicitation number 6FEP-E1-020272-S, has been cancelled entirely due to the omission of a mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause concerning the procurement restriction for hand or measuring tools, specifically clause 552.225-71 which mandates the purchase of American-made tools. The cancellation aligns with FAR 14.404-1 (c) (10) guidelines and reflects the requirement that the General Services Administration (GSA) adhere strictly to federal procurement standards regarding domestic sourcing for these items. The items originally included in the cancelled solicitation will be reissued in a new solicitation, numbered 6FEP-E1-030277-S, which is expected to be released around June 15, 2003. Interested parties will receive the new solicitation by US mail when available, and it will also be accessible online through the government’s electronic procurement system at eps.gov. Vendors wanting to have their submitted offers returned are instructed to contact Chris Donovan directly. This action ensures compliance with federal acquisition policies while providing vendors with clear next steps for participation.