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J -- SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SCALES SOL KLN03 DUE 103197 POC Kathy Newton -- 202/720-7478 The Government intends to negotiate with Pitney Bowes for a service agreement for a Pitney Bowes electronic scale, model A570 and a softguard (prom) postal rates upgrade for the electronic scale. The anticipated award date is November 3, 1997. Note 22 applies. (0288)

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