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V -- METROCHEKS SOL 00-METRO DUE 123099 POC Debbie Hammond, Contracting Officer, telephone (301) 827-5157, FAX NO. (301) 827-7039 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The BPA will allow various authorized individuals to place calls against the BPA to acquire metrocheks through the Montgomery County's Fare Share Program. This arrangement will enable government employees to acquire transit fare media at reduced prices. This requirement will be awarded on a sole-source basis. No solicitation will result from this announcement. this announcement is for informational purposes only. Posted 12/15/99 (W-SN408935). (0349)

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