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58 -- HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE OF ACTS GIGABIT NETWORK SOL RFO3-044929 DUE 022897 POC Tim Pierce, Contracting Officer, (216) 433-2147, MS 500-319 or Internet E-Mail: Timothy.C.Pierce@lerc.nasa.gov. The Government intends to contract with BBN Systems and Technologies. The base period of the contract will be 24 months. There will also be two 1-year options. BBN's support effort will consist of the following: 1) Monthly Recurring Support, 2) HDR Earth Station Installation/De-Installation, 3) Spare Digital Terminal Assemblies, 4) Non-Recurring Engineering, 5) Spare/Replacement Equipment, and 6) GSN User Support. Estimated period of performance is 48 months. The date set for receipt of offers is approximate. This notice is for information only. Justification to permit contracting with BBN Systems and Technologies has been prepared using citation 10 USC 2304(D)(1)(B) as its authority. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0008)

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