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D -- TELEPHONE SERVICE POC Betty Wallace (202) 874-7126 Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (FMS) intends to issue an order on a sole source basis to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of San Antonio, Texas, to provide monthly telephone service for Digital Trunks-dial up service for modem pools, 48 digital trunk lines terminating in two (2) Newbridge 3624 MUX and additional access node via second Sonet MUX and recurring charges for Austin Financial Center. Contractors with the capability to provide the required services shall submit a technical capability proposal. No solicitation will be issued for this requirement. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. See numbered Note 22. Posted 10/27/98 (W-SN265817). (0300)

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