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S -- ONLINE REGISTRATION DATABASE FOR THE INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER SOL EDOIIA-99-000282 DUE 040199 POC Dorothy A. Hunter, Contracting Officer, 202-708-9256 The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, intends to award a purchase order to purchase and enhance the web-based downlink Registration System that was developed to serve the Vice President's 21st Century Skills for 21st Century Jobs' teleconference. The information Resource Center(IRC) will deploy the downlink Registration System to serve as its main system for registering remote sites that participate in the teleconferences and live broadcasts conducted by the Department of Education. This purchase order intended as a sole source to be awarded to XPAND Corporation, Herndon, VA 20170. 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: 3/23/99; Closing date: 4/1/99. Posted 03/23/99 (I-SN311670). (0082)

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