U.S. INFORMATION AGENCY INTERIM FACNET CAPABILITIES POC: Georgia Hubert, Chief, Policy and Procedures, 202-205-5404. U.S. INFORMATION AGENCY INTERIM FACNET CAPABILITIES POC: U.S. Information Agency, Office of Contracts, 400 6th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20547, Attn: Georgia Hubert, Chief, Policy and Procedures. This is to announce that the U.S. Information Agency has implemented interim Federal Acquisition Computer Network (FACNET) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.505-1 and the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994. The Agency has successfully demonstrated an Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange (EC/EDI) capability that conforms to the requirements established by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994. The simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 will be used for purchases exceeding $2,500 but less than $100,000. The Acting Agency Procurement Executive, Edward G. Muller, has authorized a class exemption for contracts with individuals, and contracts for performance in remote overseas locations where local vendors have not been identified with EC/EDI capability. As of April 15, 1996, all responses to solicitations issued by the office through FACNET, must be submitted through FACNET unless otherwise authorized. To register for FACNET, please call the Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414.

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