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70 -- LEXIS/NEXIS SERVICE RENEWAL POC Shirley Fortune, Contracting Officer, 202-720-1666. The United States Department of Agriculture, Office of the General Counsel plans to renew its Lexis/Nexis service (GOVCAP 1 Port) for the period October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997 under the Fedlink Contract 95CLFB70008. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond. Only written responses will receive consideration. Responses must convey clear and convincing documentation of advantages to the Government to consider another source. The documentation shall include prices, GSA Contract Number (if applicable) and descriptive literature containing sufficient technical documentation to establish a bona fide capability to meet this requirement. Responses must be received by this office within 15 days after publication. If no affirmative written responses are received, award will be made to Lexis/Nexis without further notice. (0298)

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