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D -- ON-LINE COMMODITY/FINANCIAL SERVICES SUBSCRIPTION POC Tracy L. Bryant, Contracting Officer, (202) 720-7415 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Agricultural Outlook Board intends to renew its on-line financial/commodity services including lease of equipment with Bridge Information Systems for the period October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999. This service is used to obtain satellite driven news services providing coverage of agricultural commodities. All interested parties capable of providing the same type of services are encouraged to respond to this notice by submitting sufficient technical and cost information which demonstrates that capability. Responses should be submitted to the POC at 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Room 1547 South Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20250 or faxed (202) 720-4529 within 30 days of this notice. Timely responses shall be considered prior to award of this requirement. If no responses are received award will be made without further notice to Bridge Information Systems. Posted 10/19/98 (W-SN263328). (0292)

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