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D -- CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AND NATIONWIDE SOL DE-FB01-97AD72085 DUE 122396 POC Jody Naleppa, Contract Specialist, 202-634-4521 David Tyma, Contracting Officer, 202-634-4574. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) anticipates issuance of a competitive solicitation (two-step sealed bidding) for cellular service for existing DOE phones. This requirement is for Nationwide coverage for a period of 2 years. DOE anticipates the award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ). DOE requires seven day a week, twenty four hour a day service and National Security approved installation and technicians. This procurement is not set-aside and is being processed on an unrestricted basis. The solicitation will be available within 2 days for downloading from the Internet at http://www.pr.doe.gov/solicit.html. Technical assistance is available from Fedworld Help Desk at 703-487-4608. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided. Any amendments or changes to the solicitation will be released on Internet at the address shown above. A status update can be obtained by accessing status information on DOE's internet address mentioned above. (0340)

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