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D -- COORDINATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE DISTRIBUTED APPLICATION AND RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY GROUP OF THE SYSTEMS AND NETWORK ARCHITECTURE (SNAD) DIVISION POC Sandra Febach (301) 975-6326 Modification of contract 50SBNB5C8589. This notice is provided for information purposes only. The National Institute of Standards and Technology intends to exercise the government's unilateral option to extend the period of performance of the subject contract. The exercise of Option Year I is in accordance with the terms of the contract and sections 17.207 and 6.001 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The period of performance will be extended for twelve months effective June 23, 1996. This is not an invitation for bids/request for proposals and there are no solicitation documents available. Inquiries/comments may be addressed to the POC above. (0110)

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