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R -- CONSULTING SERVICES SOL TIRNO-00-Q-07A45 DUE 032200 POC Natika L. George, Contracting Officer, 202/283-14781 The Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Versign, Inc., 1190 Winterson Road, Suite 150, Linthicum, MD, 20190-2220, for consulting services to evaluate the architectural and design issues associated with delivering a robust, scaleable Public Key Infrastructure to meet the complex IRS business environment. This effort is related indirectly to work under an existing Versign contract. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitations will be issued, therefore, such requests for solicitations will be considered non responsive. Posted 03/07/00 (W-SN431967). (0067)

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