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70 -- SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES POC Point of Contact -- Beth A. Nelson (703) 693-2139 The Defense Supply Service-Washington, on behalf of Office of the Secretary of Defense, Program Analysis and Evaluation, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with DRI/McGraw-Hill; 1750 K Street, NW; 9th Floor; Washington, DC 20006 for a widely recognized, high quality macroeconomic forecast which accurately highlights the relative strengths of the underlying models. The subscription is the U.S. Monthly Macroeconomic Review which includes professional services of economists. Interested vendors are requested to submit documentation and pricing, that substantiates their ability to meet the stated requirement. No solicitation document exists, requests for such a document will be considered non-responsive. No telephonic requests will be honored, written responses only. If a solicitation is issued, a second synopsis will not be published. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of publication of this notice, an order will be placed with WEFA, Inc. Please reference HC1014-7071-0938. POC: Beth Nelson (FAX #: (703) 693-5713). (0091)

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