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R -- EUROPEAN RAIL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ERRI) MEMBERSHIP SOL DTFR53-97-P-00328 DUE 061797 POC Purchasing Agent, Dana L. Hicks, 202-632-3237 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to award a simplified acquisition purchase order on a sole source basis with the European Rail Research Institute (ERRI) for a 2-year associate membership. This is not a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) and a competitive solicitation is not available. (0149)

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