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70 -- SOFTWARE SUPPORT SOL TIRNO98Q00211 DUE 080798 POC Contract Specialist, Rhonda L. Washington, 202-283-1395 The Internal Revenue Service intends to issue a purchase order on a sole-source basis to Microsoft Corporation for the following service: (1)Microsoft Premier Support for Developers Option D -- X Customized) for a period of 12 months. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirements shall submit written quotations (no facsimile responses accepted) no later than 15 days from the published date of this announcement. No equivalents accepted. Evaluation/award will be based on lowest price to the government. All quotes shall include Price(s); FOB point, poc (name and telephone number); GSA contract number if applicable; delivery date; business size; payment terms; Taxpayer Identification Number; Dunn & Bradstreet Number. No facsimile responses accepted. All questions must be submitted in writing to Ms Rhonda Washington at facsimile (202)283-0610 or mail. All responses should reference number 0-8-76-76-j1-b27. If no affirmative responses are received an award will be made to Microsoft Corporation. Posted 07/28/98 (I-SN229387). (0209)

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