U.S. Department of Education, OCFO, Contracts & Purchasing Operations, Support Services Group, 7th & D Streets, SW, Rm 3616, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4443

S -- RENEWAL TELEPHONE SERVICE SOL EDOCFO-99-000051 DUE 021099 POC Robert Zimmerman, Contract Specialist, 202-708-9784 The Department of Education(ED)intends to issue a purchase order to US West Communications for the renewal of Des Moines telco circuits for FY99. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, a Justification For Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) has been certified, justified and approved for US West Communications. This requirement will be accomplished through Simplified Acquisition rules under FAR 13. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days from the date this synopsis is published, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the acquisition to US West. No solicitation is available. Closing date is February 10. Posted 01/25/99 (I-SN291058). (0025)

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