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70 -- REQUEST FOR INDUSTRY COMMENT, IBM-COMPATIBLE MAINFRAMES SOL S-OPRAQ-98-R-0100 DUE 071798 POC Ms. Ronne A. Rogin, 703/875-4801 WEB: Dept. of State, Office of the Procurement Executive;, http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm. E-MAIL: Ronne A. Rogin, Contracting Officer, Ronne.A.Rogin@dos.us-state.gov. 70 -- This is a request for industry comment; this acquisition will be performed in accordance with FAR Part 12. The RFP seeks IBM-compatible mainframe equipment and peripherals, software, maintenance and training services, and installation and integration of acquired items. Purchase and lease options will be included. Principal locations are at Main State in Washington, DC and in Beltsville, MD. Draft RFP will be available on/about June 19, 1998, on the following web site: http://www.statebuy.inter.net/home.htm From there, click on "Business Opportunities," and then click on "Information Technology." Final RFP is expected to be released on/about 10/2/98. (0152)

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