Commandant(ACS-1C/VH), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

99 -- COMPUTER CONTROLLED RECEIVER ANTENNA MATRICES SOL DTCG23-95-R-STACX05 DUE 022395 POC Contact: Contract Specialist, Vivian Haynes, Ph: (202)267-6207) The U.S. Coast Guard has a requirement for three each commercially available non-blocking computer controlled receiver matrices with associated spare parts kits to provide automated Reed relay RF switching capabilities between multiple antennas and radio receivers. One of the units shall be first article tested. The matrices shall be controlled via either a front-panel operator enterface (Keypad and Display) or remotely via an EIA-232 port. The EIA-232 port must interface with a Coast Guard provided computer system consisting of a Unisys B-38 or B-39 CPU running the BTOS operating system and Coast Guard developed control software that is designed to control Matrix System Corp. matrices. The Coast Guard is currently using Matrix System Corp. matrices, model numbers 10880, 11046, 11532, and 11048 at various communication stations. The required matrices are Model 11045, 16 input X 60 output, Model 11049, 24 input X 34 output and Model 11047, 26 input X 60 output. Delivery of Test Reports required. Delivery of matrices and associated spare parts shall be made not later than 31 July 1995. All interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement that sufficiently describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience relevant to fulfilling the above requirement. This notice is not a solicitation nor is a formal Request for Proposal available. Solicitation issue date will be on or about 29 March 1995. All request must be received in writing. In the absence of responses from firms which believe they have the capability to perform this requirement, Coast Guard intends to negotiate with Matrix System Corporation, Calabasas, CA.,the items described pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(B)(1).-- No other notice will be published until award is made. All correspondence should be addressed to: Commandant (G-ACS-1A/VH) 2100 Second Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001--Note 22 applies. For women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises: The Department of Transporation (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, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Signed: VIVIAN HAYNES, Contracting Officer (0061)

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