Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

D -- AUTOMATED NEWS SERVICE SOL S-OPRAQ-98-R-0055 DUE 021798 POC H. Leo Powell, (703) 875-6071; or Robert R. Powell, Contracting Officer, (703) 875-6030 WEB: Automated News Service, http://cbdnet.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Automated News Service, Harold.Powell@dos.us-state.gov. The U.S. Department of State intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Reuters NewsMedia, Inc. to provide continued subscription to newswire service, and other information services in accordance with FAR 6.302. Contract period is for 12 months, with 4 option years of service. This notice of intent IS NOT a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available. Any vendor capable of providing the service is invited to submit written information as to their capabilities and other pertinent data. To be considered, written notice must be received by this office within 15 (fifteen) days after the appearance of this notice. Information will be condidered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (0033)

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