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R -- INTERNATIONAL UNION OF RAILWAYS MEMBERSHIP SOL DTFR53-97-P-00329 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 International Union of Railways for a 1-year associate membership. This is not a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) and a competitive solicitation is not available. (0149)

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