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70 -- PRINTER POC Elizabeth R. Rustin, 202/720-5243 The Government intends to negotiate with Hewlett Packard for HP 5000 D640 Printer (120-127V) 40 page per minute cut sheet 600 dpi laser printer for up to 300,000 pages per month. Parallel and Serial interfaces. Will include high capacity input output and extended warranty. Interested parties should contact the Contracting Officer for a complete list of requirements. The statutory authority for other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), only one responsible source. Written quotes will be solicited. The anticipated award date is May 1, 1997. See numbered Note 22. (0105)

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