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D -- FIBER OPTIC CIRCUIT POC Point of Contact, Arlene Chapman, Tel.: (202) 205-5488; Contracting Officer, Herman Shaw, Tel.: (202) 205-5414 Provide three (3) 1.544 Mb/s U.S. standard T1, full duplex Fiber Optic Circuits, including option to increase capacity on a T1 by T1 basis as required. The full 1.544 Mb/s of digital bandwidth must be available on each duplex T1. Circuits shall provide service between Washington, DC and the Voice of America Delano Relay Station, Delano, California. Contractor shall provide technical support to restore failed service for equipment provided within four (4) hours of failure. Performance Period: Base Year, June 1, 1996 through May 31, 1997 with six (6) additional one-year renewal option periods. Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation No. IA0300-S6234656 will be issued on or about March 26, 1996 and will close thirty (30) calendar days after its issuance date. Qualified offerors may submit written request for Solicitation No. IA0300-S6234656 to contact at above address. All responsible sources may submit and offer which shall be considered. (0066)

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