Yasuo Takayanagi, Procurement Section, Accounting Division, National Astronomical Observatory, 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka-Shi, Tokyo 181, Japan

70 -- JAPAN: SUPERCOMPUTER SYSTEM, TO BE LEASED POC Tel 81-422-34-3675 FAX 81-422-34-3687 product data a industry sector code: na. B detailed product description: supercomputer system, to be leased (supercomputer system, 1 Unit; magnetic disk system, 1 Unit; mass storage system, 1 Unit; network connection system, 1 Unit; terminal workstation, 1 Unit; image Processing system, 1 Unit; magnetic tape equipment, 1 Unit; printer, 1 Unit; software, 1 Unit and installation/wiring/ adjustment) C product specifications/technical data: na. D quantity: 1 set E U.S. dollar value: na. F other Information: lease period: jan. 4, 1996 thru mar. 31, 1996. Lease place: Astronomical data analysis Center of National Astronomical Observatory response data a response language: Japanese B best way to respond: Fax or letter C from manufacturers only: na. D Information desired from U.S. firm: na. E primary buying factor: na. F other Information: document must be obtained directly from the submitting Agency, not from the U.S. Embassy, payment in yen a issuing Agency: National Astronomical Observatory B financing Agency: National Astronomical Observatory C price of bid documents: na. D purchase bid documents by: 17:00, jul. 10, 1995 E Tender number required in all communications: no. 241 F performance bonds required: no G closed Procurement procedure: na. H bidding procedures: na. I bid deadline: 17:00, jul. 10, 1995. Document Opening date: 14:00, jul. 27, 1995 J other Information: Kampo: 05/19/95 supplemental gov'T Tender pg 7- 8, Agency's Public notice number for this Tender: no. 241. Open Tender. Bidder must have ''a or B''+ Observatory or Ministry of Education, science and culture. Bidder must be able to provide adequate and rapid maintenance for leased products. Post remarks na. Post contact/prepared by S.tamura approved by G.taevs Please send a copy of your response to: Commercial Officer (FCS TOP), American Embassy, Tokyo, Unit 45004, APO Ap 96337, Refer to : to-0167. Please note: All correspondence with the Awarding Authority and/or the Procuring Agency MUST be in Japanese.. (0143)

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