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66 -- FUSION SPLICER SOL 1-147-DMF.4726 DUE 091295 POC Betsy Page - 804-864-2405. 1 each Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer for optical fiber. Must be capable of splicing PANDA - type PM fiber, Bowtie - type PM fiber, Elliptical Cladding - type PM fiber and Elliptical Core - type fiber and all standard single Mode and Multi Mode fiber for telecommunications applications. Fusion splicer must be automated and capable of estimating the extinction ratio. Must provide for both manual and fully automatic splicing of optical fibers. This note is to advise that a written Request for Quotation (RFQ) is available as described below. See Note 1. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All offers received from small businesses will be considered for award. Offerors must request a copy of the completed solicitation in order to submit a responsive offer. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror within an acceptable delivery schedule and the lowest overall price. Evaluations will be per line item, and award(s) will be for the lowest aggregate cost to the Government. Award is anticipated within 7 days of the date quotes are due. Written requests must be received within 15 days of the publication date of this synopsis and must include the solicitation number and contact's name in the address, and Tax Identification Number. Telephonic request will not be honored. (0234)

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