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R -- AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE NEWSWIRE SERVICES SOL IA-0200-S7234712-Z DUE 113096 POC Karen S. Rose (202) 205-9030 The U.S. Information Agency intends to negotiate on a sole sources basis under the authority of41 USC 253 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the government needs) with Agence France Presse for AFP newswire services on an unrestricted basis seven days per week consisting of domestic and foreign news services including all associated equipment. FOB Destination - Washington, DC. Performance period 12 months from date of award with three (3) consecutive one-year renewal optons. Numbered Note 22. (0324)

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