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R -- THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PACIFIC ISLAND ENTITIES POC Pamela J. Kontz, 202-708-8389/Contracting Officer, Max D. LeQuang, 202-708-7654 The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, intends to award a purchase order for the purpose of conducting the competition and making recommendations for award for the Special Education Program for Pacific Island Entities. The period of performance is estimated to be sixty days. This purchase order is intended as sole source award to the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning(PREL; formerly known as Pacific Region Education Laboratory), 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 500, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. The authority for the use of other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or Required by Statute. Per Section 611 (b)(2) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, The Department of Education is required to utilize the services or PREL for the purpose of conducting the grant competition. The Department of Education intends to award this purchase order on or around February 1, 1999. Posted 01/08/99 (I-SN286527). (0008)

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