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W -- FRACTIONAL T1 FIBER OPTIC CIRCUIT SOL IA0200-S5244606-MB DUE 063095 POC Marlene Brooks, Contracting Officer; 202-205-9664 Provide Fractional T1 Service between Voice of America (VOA) Master Control in Washington, DC, United States of America (USA) and the VOA Hong Kong News Center, Hong Kong (HK). The Circuit Contractor shall provide one (1) clear Channel Fractional T1 Digital Circuit (F-T1) and provide two (2) active 8-bit time slots (DSO), at 8-KB/S which represents two (2) 64-KB/S, or two (2) DSO's (2 X 64KB/S). The circuit shall be available on a 24-hour, seven days a week basis and shall provide a minimum circuit availability of 99.90%. Contract performance period: One year from date of award with option to extend four (4) additional one-year periods. Request for copy of this solicitation shall be in writing to Marlene Brooks at the address shown above. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. (0130)

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