U.S. Department of Education, OCFO, Contracts & Purchasing Operations, Support Services Group, 7th & D Street, SW, Room 3616, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4443

D -- COMPUTER CONSULTING SERVICES SOL RFP-98-Q-0006 DUE 081898 POC Monica Osborne, 202-708-8279 or Ellen Mason, 202-708-8603 The U.S. Department of Education intends to award a simplified acquisition for technical assistance and guidance to commerce efforts to prepare a short term and long term hardware/software upgrade for IPOS headquarters and Regional offices. All responsible sources may request a copy of the statement of work and submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7379. The estimated opening date for the above solicitation is on or about July 29, 1998; and closing date: August 18, 1998. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the RFQ please send a request to the above address or fax your request to (202) 708-9964 all requests should contain a complete mailing address. All requests received will be mailed the RFQ and SOW on the release date. The statement of work is currently available on the ED Web Site (http:www.ed.gov). The solicitation will be available on the web site on the release date. Posted 07/15/98 (I-SN223582). (0196)

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