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66 -- INSTRUMENTED RIGID POLE AND MOUNTING PLATE SOL DTFH61-95-B-00089 DUE 051595 POC Contact John Nanartowicz, HCP-30B, (202) 366-4247 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) intends to issue on or about April 14, 1995 a request for technical proposals in accordance with the Two-Step Sealed Bidding procedures as described in FAR 14.5. FHWA is seeking qualified offerors that can demonstrate conformance with the Government specifications for the manufacture of a 300,000 lb dynamic load capacity Instrumented Rigid Pole and Mounting Plate. FHWA will evaluate the Step-One technical proposals in order to determine the offeror's ability to conform with Government specifications, and to determine whether the offeror is qualified to perform the work. The request for technical proposal will require that each offeror supply specific information addressing qualification of capabilities. An invitation for bid (IFB) will subsequently be issued to only those sources who have submitted acceptable technical proposals under Step-One. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by FHWA. Full and Open Competitive procedures are in effect. To expedite the request, furnish two self-addressed gummed labels for each solicitation requested. The solicitation number should appear on the bottom edge of the labels. (0073)

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