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60 -- EDGAR DEDICATED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION POC Contact: Gary Fontaine, Contract Specialist, 202-942-4995. The SEC requires a dedicated fiber optic connection capable of providing service at a line rate of 200 Mbps. The dedicated fiber optic connection must conform to IBM's Enterprise Systems Connection (ESCON) protocol . It will be used to connect the SEC's IBM ESCON connections at its Headquarters at 450 Fifth St., NW, Washington, DC with its Operations Center at 6432 General Green Way in Alexandria, VA. Services required include materials and installation. After performing a market survey, the SEC has decided to award a sole source purchase order to Bell Atlantic Federal Systems, Inc. located at 1710 H St, NW, Washington, DC 20006 for the above-described services. (see Note 22). Posted 02/05/99 (W-SN295791). (0036)

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