U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Contracting Office (FP), C/O U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340-2890

D -- INTERNET SERVICES SOL DTCG39-98-R-QXB013 POC MR. DAVID GOMES (860) 441-2875 fax (860) 441-2888 This announcement is for soliciting prospective contractor's who are interested in providing required Internet Services to the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. 06320. Services are further identified as full T1 Point to Point access from its Class B wide-area network to the Internet. The Period of Performance is estimated to be twelve (12) months, starting 1 OCT 98 through 30 SEP 99. This will be a commercial acquistion, limited to Small Business 100% Set-Aside concerns. All interested parties shall notify this office by the close of business 28 AUG 98, by writen request via fax (860) 441-2888, please use the solicitation number DTCG39-98-R-QXB013 when replying. It is anticipated that the solicitation package will be issued on or about 31 AUG 98, with proposals due 15 SEP 98. The SIC is 7375 -- $18 mil. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. Award will be made to that company who offers a technically acceptable service at the lowest cost. Posted 08/13/98 (W-SN236784). (0225)

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