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W -- FRACTIONAL T1 FIBER OPTIC CIRCUIT SOL RFP IA0200-S7234740 DUE 062097 POC Kristine Muschette-Hicks, Tel.: (202) 205-9467 -- Fax.: (202)205-5466 Provide Fractional T1 service between VOA'S Master Control in Washington, DC, United States of America (USA) and VOA London News Center in London, England, United Kingdon (UK). The Circuits shall be available on a 24-Hour, seven days a week daily basis and shall provide a minimum circuit availability of 99%. The circuit contractor shall provide one (1) clear channel fractional T1 digital circuit (F-T1) and provide two (2) active 8-bit time slots (DSO), at 8-KB/S which represents two 64-KB/S, or two D SO'S (2X64KB/S). Contract performance period: One year from date of award with option to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods. Request for a copy of this solicitation shall be in writing to Kristine Muschette-Hinks at the address shown above. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. (0118)

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