U.S. Information Agency, Office of Contracts, Room 1611, 330 C Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20547

D -- AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING AND TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES SOL IA2122-S6234663 POC Contracting Officer: Zteam Attn - Karen S. Rose, 202-205-5414 The U.S. Information Agency intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with The Communications Connection, Route 1, Box 208, Hope Hills, NC for the continued expansion and enhancement of its existing global telecommunications systems. The basis for use of other than full open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), and only one responsible source will satisfy the Agency requirement. Performance Period: One year from date of award plus four (4) option years for a total contract period of not to exceed five years. All responsible sources may submit offers which shall be considered. Numbered Note 22. (0079)

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