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R -- NATIONAL 1-800 BENEFICIARY TELEPHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE INQUIRY OPERATION SOL RFP-97-0006/DSS POC Debbie Strittmatter, Contract Specialist, (410)786-5136. Please be advised that the subject solicitation initially scheduled for release on Mar 10, 1997 has been delayed to further consider industry comments as they relate to the program strategy. The new release date remains unspecified at this time. Status of the RFP will be periodically updated via the Internet at www.hcfa.gov/about.htm. (0091)

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