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This document provides details on a standing solicitation issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service for its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract number 36 for office, imaging, and document solutions. Interested vendors are advised that due to a large volume of new offers, review times could take up to 9 months, though priority may be given to offers that can meet agency requirements or provide new, strategically important products and services. The solicitation will be available electronically at the specified website and includes all current clauses. Resulting contracts will have a 5-year base period and three additional 5-year option periods. Certified 8(a) firms may participate in the program. Vendors are encouraged to offer environmentally preferable products and must maintain annual certifications through the System for Award Management. Questions may be directed to the specified points of contact.