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T -- T099 -- REUTERS SERVICE SOL N00604-97-Q-D521 DUE 080897 POC Sandra L. Agbayani, (808)474-2397 Ext. 101, Purchasing Agent, Robert S. Kay, (808)474-2397 Ext. 212, Contracting Officer The Regional Contracting Department Pearl Harbor, Hawaii intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Reuters America, Inc. for continuous subscription service for Reuters News Media Service for the period of 01 Oct 97 thru 30 Sep 98. Media service includes Reuters World service, Newsfile Software, and Line Recoveries-Media News. See Note(s): 22. (0204)

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