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J -- RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR XEROX 8700 LASER PRINTER POC Contact Point, Shirley Bailey, 202/720-8227, Contracting Officer The Government intends to netgotiate with Xerox Corporation, on a sole source basis for the maintenance of: 1) Xerox 8700 Laser Printer; 2) U21 online control module; 3) Page impressions (.0041) estimated rate of 200,000 per month.The statutory authority for other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1). Only one responsible source. The anticipated award date is November 15, 1996.See Numbered Note 22. (0318)

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