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70 -- COMMERCIAL OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE. SOL MDA908-96-R-0023 DUE 092496 POC Contract Specialist, CARL EDWARDS, (202) 231-2834 This amends the synopsis which appeared on Thursday 15 August 1996. The comment period has been extended to 2 October 1996. The draft Solicitation is available in zip files on the Internet http://www.dia.osis.gov/vaca/sasspg1.html. It is the Government' s intent to utilize electronic means to the maximum extent possible to support this Solicitation effort; and to reduce printing, publishing and mailing costs. Accordingly, vendors who do not have Internet access may certify so to the Contracting Specialist by facsimile (202)231-2831. A soft copy (zip file on diskette) will be mailed to only those vendors certifying that they do not have Internet access. Registration for attendance at the Pre-Solicitation Conference will be accomplished electronically via the ''Registration'' page on the Internet. Vendors who certify that they do not have Internet access may register via facsimile (202) 231-2831. The following information is required for Pre-Solicitation Conference registration: Company Name, complete address, telephone number (voice and fax); complete E-Mail address, attendee name. Vendors are limited to no more than three attendees. (0254)

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