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D -- REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE SOL 99WRSS0006 POC M. Jennings (650) 329-4151 E-MAIL: mjennings@usgs.gov, mjennings@usgs.gov. The U.S. Geological Survey is preparing to release Request for Proposals (RFP) 99WRSS0006 for Remote Access Services consisting of Dial-up (Asynchronous) Services and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Services. Coverage areas are to be the entire United States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and the United Arabic Republic (note: this is only for dial-up, the DSL service is only required for the US). This will be a one year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, commercial services contract with options for two additional years. Estimated number of dial-up subscribers is: 500 in year 1; 2750 in year 2; and 4500 in year 3. Estimated number of DSL subscribers is: 50 in year 1; 500 in year 2; and 1500 in year 3. A contract may be awarded to one firm for both dial-up and DSL services, or separate awards may be made for dial-up and DSL services, respectively. A pre-proposal conference is tentatively scheduled for May 19, 1999 in Reston, VA. Respondents will be required to submit separate technical and pricing proposals. Only written requests for a copy of the RFP will be accepted. Submit written requests by FAX to M. Jennings at (650) 329-5480, or EMail at mjennings@usgs.gov or by letter. Posted 04/08/99 (W-SN317750). (0098)

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