U.S. Department of Education, OCFO, Contracts & Purchashing Operations, Support Services Group, 7th & D Street, SW, Room 3616, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4443

B -- TELEPHONE SERVICES SOL MH-97-0860 DUE 040997 POC Pamela Reed, Contract Specialist (202)708-9970, Yolanda Abney (202)708-8191 The U.S. Department of Education Office the Chief Financial Officer (OCIO) is seeking continued telephone services, which include local calling(message units), directory assistance, local toll calling an circuits as pre-approved by local tariff plan, and facilities required to support GSA centrex lines. The Department is contemplating a sole source award to US West Communications because it is the only supplier that can furnish this service. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received by 2:00 on 4/8/97, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations should be submitted to Pamela Reed, U.S. Department of Education, Contracts and Purchasing Operations, 7th and D Streets SW, Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202 (0085)

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