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D -- CABLE SERVICES FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GOVERNMENT-OWNED FACILITIES POC Yolanda Abney, (202) 708-6498, Eileen Ayoroa, Contract Specialist, (202) 708-9356 The U.S. Department of Education plans to award a five-year sole source contract to the Washington Cable Service, Inc., to commence October 1, 1999. The award is to actually provide cable channels for the ED Headquarter locations in Washington, D.C. After a market survey, the Washington Cable Service, Inc., was deemed the only responsible source under FAR 6.302-1(a).("See Numbered Note 22") for noncompetitive contracts actions. Posted 08/26/99 (W-SN372680). (0238)

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