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R -- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INFORMATION SERVICE SOL EDOOPA-99-000005 DUE 032999 POC Dorothy A. Hunter, Contracting Officer, 202-708-9256 The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Public Affairs intends to award a purchase order to access AP Washington Report, DataStreamIB, NewsDesk, and Education Alert. This purchase order intended as a sole source to be awarded to The Associated Press Information Service, New York, NY 10020. However, all responsible sources may request a copy of the statement of work and submit a bid, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. For further information contact Dorothy A. Hunter at (202) 708-9256. The opening date: March 16, 1999, Closing Date: March 29, 1999. Posted 03/16/99 (I-SN309143). (0075)

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