Defense Supply Service-Washington, 5200 Army Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20310-5200

D -- DIRECT (FIRST TIER) INTERNET CONNECTION SERVICE POC Contact Raymie Shelton, 703/695-7083/Contracting Officer: Mary Lohmann, 703/614-2106 The Defense Supply Service-Washington, on behalf of the HQDA Information Management Support Center (SASS), Pentagon, Washington, DC, intends to issue a purchase order to PsiNet, Inc. for one-year internet 10MBS direct connection (''First Tier'') service supporting full T3 capability capped at 10MBS to include service registration, routing of original Class B Network and 2 additional Class B Networks, and monthly internet services inclusive of premise CSU/DSU. This notice of intent to issue a purchase order is not a request for competitive offers. No solicitation document exists. Written responses, including cost and detailed description of the capability to meet this requirement must be received by the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after publication of this notice. If no affirmative responses are received, a purchase order will be issued. (0129)

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