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R -- FORCE PLACED INSURANCE SERVICES SOL RP-31ME-7-0010 DUE 060597 POC Contact Andrea Coleman, 202-690-9825, Contract Specialist/Elaine Larison, 202-690-9816, Contracting Officer The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development plans to issue a fully competitive Request for Proposal for Force Placed Insurance Services for the Rural Housing Services loan portfolio. Experience in providing nationwide force placed insurance services is required. The anticipated period of performance is from date of award through September 30, 1999, plus three (3), one (1) year option periods. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or about May 2, 1997. Issuance of solicitation is contingent upon receipt of necessary agency approvals. All requests for RFP Number RP-31ME-7-0010 shall be in writing to USDA, Rural Development, Procrement Management Division, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 6445, Washington, DC 20250-0741. Requests may also be faxed to 202-690-9829, Attn: Andrea Coleman. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this Agency. (0106)

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