DEPARTMENT OF STATE, OFFICE OF ACQUISITION, P.O. BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION, ARLINGTON, VA 22219-0244

70 -- HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION POC CAMILLE C. BATTLE, 703/875-6050 17. CORRECTION: This notice amends the synopsis published on 9/12/96. In accordance with FAR 13.105, this acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. In the event a reasonable quotation is not received from a responsible small business concern, the Contracting Officer may cancel the set-aside and complete the purchase on an unrestricted basis. The SIC code for this acquisition is 3577. The size standard is 1,000 employees. A purchase order will be issued to the successful offeror. The following items are required: 1) One (1) copy of MS Office Pro V4.3, Microsoft Part number 269-051V430 - MS Office Pro with 3 1/2'' diskettes and documentation and ninety-nine (99) licenses - a total of 100; 2) One hundred (100) MS Office PRO Step-by-Step V4.3, Microsoft Part number 1-55615-729-0 - User books for Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access and; 3) One hundred (100) 3-COM Part Number 3C509-TPO, 3-COM Communications Computer Card 16-Bit ISA Architecture, Ethernet Typology, Twisted Pair only. Delivery by October 30, 1996. Place of Delivery is the U.S. Department of State. When calling, be prepared to state your name, address, and the solicitation number. Quotes are due by 3:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on September 27, 1996 or 15 days after publication of this synopsis, whichever date is later. Facsimile quotes are acceptable at 703-875-6085. Please telephone the Contracting Officer prior to faxing the quote. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered, if timely received. (0257)

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