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

D -- ENGINEERING LEVEL SUPPORT OF MICROSOFT COMPUTER PRODUCTS POC Elizabeth Hecker, Contract Specialist, 202-708-7234 The Department of Education(ED) intends to issue a purchase order to Microsoft Corporation for Premier Support. This support provides direct access to Microsoft software developers and source code for current and future products, and the ability to submit technical problems directly to Microsoft via the Microsoft Premier Website. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, a Justification For Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) has been certified, justified and approved for Microsoft Corporation. This requirement will be accomplished through Simplified Acquisition rules under FAR 13. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days from the date this synopsis is published, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the acquisition to Microsoft Corporation. No solicitation is available. Closing date is February 23. Posted 02/05/99 (I-SN295713). (0036)

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