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This synopsis is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. No solicitation will be issued. This action will be processed using simplified acquisition procedures and incorporates provision and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a federal government agency, tax exempt, an education activity and qualifies for academic/educational pricing. FSC Code: 7610, Book Publishers. NAICS Code: 511130, Books Publishers Size: 500 Employees. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) intends to award on a sole source basis, a contract to Scholastic, Inc, International School Marketing Division, 557 Broadway - 12 Floor, New York, NY, 10012-3902, for Scholastic's "Literacy Place - 1996" Integrated Reading Language Arts Program/textbook materials, which are already in place in the DoDEA schools. Guided reading instructions enhance, expand and compliment the guided reading component of the integrated Reading/Language Arts program, Literacy Place-1996 edition. No other supply will meet the government's requirement for continuation of textbook materials already in place. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Reponses received within (2) calendar days after publication of this notice will be considered in determining whether or not to place the order on a sole source basis. "NOTE 22" APPLIES TO THIS PROCUREMENT.