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58 -- MULTIPLE SIGNAL CAPABLE VIDEO SYSTEM SOL DTOS59-95-B-00201 DUE 042495 POC Contract Specialist, Heidi Boecher, 202/366-4982, Contracting Officer, Dan Telep, 202/366-6699 The U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) has an Invitation For Bid (IFB) requirement for a multiple signal capable video/geographic information system. The system shall allow video telecommunication conferencing, communication via computers, display of electronic maps and associated transportation related data. It shall consist of but is not limited to the following component parts: signal splitters, monitors, video cameras, electronic logic circuits, power hook-ups, signal interfaces for broadcast/cable television and multi-platform computers, and a video wall. Materials, equipment, and services shall be required to assemble and install the system, and shall also include maintenance for a base period of one year and four option years not to exceed 60 months. An on-site conference will be held on March 30, 1995, at 2:00 P.M. Blue prints will be available on site at this time. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3663. The approximate issue date will be March 23, 1995. The approximate closing date of the IFB will be April 24, 1995. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Potential offerors interested in receiving a copy of the IFB must submit a written request to the address indicated above or fax request to (202) 366-9031. Telephone requests will not be accepted. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women_owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Dept. 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 maximum 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 officer listed above. (0061)

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