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D -- TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING LEVEL SUPPORT OF MICROSOFT COMPUTER PRODUCTS SOL n/a DUE 041000 POC Elizabeth Hecker, Contract Specialist, 202 708-7234 The Department of Education (ED) intends to issue a purchase order to Microsoft Corporation for Premier Support. This support provides direct access to Microsoft software developers and source code for current and future products, and the ability to submit technical problems directly to Microsoft via the Microsoft Premier Website. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, a Justification For Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) has been certified, justified, and approved for Microsoft Corporation. This requirement will be accomplished through Simplified Acquisition rules under FAR 13. If no affirmative responses are received within 10 days from the date this synopsis is published, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the acquisition to Microsoft Corporation. No solicitation is available. Closing date is April 10. ***** Posted 03/31/00 (W-SN440168). (0091)

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