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70 -- COMPAQ PROLIANT SYSTEM 6000 SOL 98R-001 DUE 110797 POC sugg-ruby, 513-366-2146 EPA has a requirement for the purchase of a COMPAQ Proliant 6000 6/200-512Kand and accessories. EPA intends to negotiate a sole source contract with COMPAQ Computer Corp. Negotiations shall be conducted pursuant to the authority of 42USC 253(c)(1)which allows for negotiations without full and open competition if there is only one responsible source. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, sources which wish to be considered must submit documentation to the office identified above which demonstrates that they have the specific ability to supply/integrate the type of compatible equipment identified in the specifications. Specifications will be supplied ONLY UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO POC identified above. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. (0297)

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