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T -- DIGITAL SATELLITE DATA SOL RFP ARS-13-3K06-96 DUE 071796 POC Contact Point, Linda Fischer, (202) 720-7684, Contract Specialist The government intends to negotiate with the Earth Observation Satellite Company on asole basic, unless other qualified sources are identified. The services to be provided includeLandsat and Indian Remote Sensing satellite data, and training related to effective use ofdigital satellite data. The period of performance is Data of award through September 30,1996, with four option years. All interested firms should submit their qualification statementand reference materials no later than July 24, 1996. The statutory authority for other thanfull and open competition is 41 USC252 (c), only one responsible source. Note 22applies. (0198)

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