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58 -- LOCAL AREA DIAL TONE AND SERVICES SOL 50SBNB6C9003 POC Linda Shariati, (301)975-5053 This modification extends the period of performance identified in the original Commerce Business Daily (CBD) announcment dated October 11, 1995 (page 22 of the CBD). The period of performance will be extended for six months and cover the period through March 30, 1997. There is no solicitation for this extension. Any requests for a copy of a solicitation will be disregarded. If you have any questions regarding this announcment, please contact Linda Shariati at the telephone number identified above. (0289)

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