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D -- FORE SYSTEMS TRAINING SOL 192OP9802799 DUE 082798 POC Marva D. Brown -- (703)306-2701 E-MAIL: Contract Specialists email address, marva.brown@uspto.gov. The Patent and Trademark Office intends to issue to FORE Systems Federal, a purchase order to purchase a quantity of 8 days of training to familarize 15 operations personnel with the FORE Systems network software and components. FORE Systems is the manufacturer for FORE Systems networking software and components and is the only company that provides factory authorized training. This aquisition is being conducted under the guidance of FAR Part 13, Simplified Aquisition Procedures and FAR subpart 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. For additional information call Marva D. Brown Contract Specialist at (703)306-2701. Posted 08/18/98 (W-SN238541). (0230)

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