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58 -- HIGH EFFICIENCY STANDARD RADIOBEACON ANTENNA SYSTEMS SOL DTCG84-98-Q-3TL015 DUE 092498 POC Michelle Blake, Contract Specialist, telephone (757) 628-4110/Marie A. Gilliam, Contracting Officer, telephone (757) 628-4109 This office proposes to award an Indefinite Delivery-Requirements Type Simplified Acquisition (Supplies) pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5 -- Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, utilizing FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures. The acquisition shall be for a base period, effective from date of award (approximately September 25, 1998) through September 30, 1999, and four one year option periods. The items to be provided thereunder are High Efficiency Standard Radiobeacon Antenna Systems which are used to radiate low and medium frequency radiobeacon aids to navigation signals in the 285 to 325 khx band, which facilitates aids to navigation for the U.S. Armed Forces, maritime commerce and air commerce. The antenna systems shall be Valcom V33070CL2 or equivalent, and shall meet or exceed the following: Frequency Range = 285 to 325 khz, MF Marine Band; Antenna Resistance = 2 to 30 ohms, which is the range of the antenna tuning unit; and Antenna Capacitance = Compatible with existing Southern Avionics Corporation equipment. The estimated quantity of antenna systems to be ordered during the term of the acquisition is 25 sets. Delivery destinations shall be within the 50 United States and its possessions. The applicable SIC Code is 3663, with 750 employees or less. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) will be issued on September 14, 1998. Written requests for the RFQ may be transmitted by facsimile to (757) 628-4134/35 or you may request the RFQ by telephone call to the POC stated above. Ensure that your requests include the complete name and address for your company, point of contact, telephone number, facsimile number and your business size status. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs): The Department of Transportation (DOT) Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with intrest at the prime rate. For further information call (800) 532-1169. Internet Address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information regarding the acquisition, contact the POC listed above. Any correspondence concerning this acquisition shall reference RFQ DTCG84-98-Q-3TL015. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this office. This acquisition is unrestricted. Posted 09/14/98 (W-SN249494). (0257)

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