Eng. El-Desouky, Central Department Chief (CDC) of Administration, Stores and Purchases, An action for the USAID program.

D -- NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTER, TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR SUPPORT (TSS) PROJECT, ARENTO, EGYPT POC Contact Points: Mr. John D. Von Bergen, Project Manager, GTE, Tel +20- 2-365-4340, Fax +20-2-365-4346. Mr. C. Wayne Ray, Contracts Manager, GTE, Tel +20-2-365-4340, Fax +20-2-365-4346. Eng. Ali El-Desouky, Central Department Chief (CDC) of Administration, Stores and Purchases, ARENTO, 9th Floor, Opera Exchange, Ataba Square. Cairo, Egypt. Correction: This action originally publicized in the CBD dated 10 December 1996. Delete the following paragraph: (b) Confirm all computer hardware, software, and related telecommunications equipment which they will provide conforms to AID requirements for "nationality", "source", "origin" and "componentry" as set forth in AID Handbook 11, Chapter 2 and which, in conformity with project requirements, will be AID Geographic Code 000 (USA) with regard to source/origin of the commodities and nationality of the supplier. And replace it with the following: "(b) Confirm that the firm, and all computer hardware, software and related telecommunications equipment provided for the NOC project will conform with the USAID requirements for "nationality", "source", "origin", and "componentry", as set forth in Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 228 (22 CFR Part 228). In accordance with USAID regulations, the designated USAID Geographic Code for all NOC project requirements funded by USAID shall be 000 (USA)." All other information publicized in the original synopsis is correct. (0354)

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