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D -- HARDWARE TO UPDATE THE CAPABILITY OF NETWORK MONITORING & PERFORMANCE POC Michelle Calhoun (202) 205-2835/ fax (202) 690-3320 The USDA, Farm Service Agency intends to award a contract to Ungermann-Bass, St Louis, MO, for EMPower Software against their GSA Schedule to update the capability of network monitoring and performance for existing UB Hubs for the Telecommunications Division in Kansas City. All inquiries must be in writing and may be faxed to (202) 690-3320 or mailed to 1400 Independence Ave, SW -- Rm 0664 South Building, Washington, DC 20250. (0091)

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