Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Admin. (FAA), Contracts and Acquisition Management Branch, AWP-55, P.O., BOX 92007, WWPC., Los Angeles, CA. 90009-2007

70 -- VIDEO COMPRESSION EQUIPMENT AND MICROWAVE MODEMS SOL DTFA08-95-B-04638 POC Matt Smilak, Contracting Officer, (310)297-1576 or Greg Flowers, Contract Administrator, (310)297-0245 The FAA, Western-Pacific Region has a requirement for Video Compression Equipment consisting of a Video Compression Unit, Video Decompression Unit, Microwave Modems, and installation and training in Guam. All items to be provided and performed in strict accordance with FAA specifications and drawings. The estimated price range for this acquisition is $25,000 to $100,000. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3812. Requests for bid packages shall be made in writing to the aformentiond address or FAX to: (310)297-1167, Attn: Greg Flowers. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Issue date of IFB is anticipated o/a 15 days after publication of this notice, with a public bid opening date approximately 30 days thereafter. This procurement is 100% set aside for Small Business concerns. This notice BELOW is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP), at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximun line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, Call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0019)

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