FAA Technical Center, Contracts Branch ACT-131, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405

D -- MAGNETIC TAPE UNITS FOR DARC ENROUTE SYSTEM WITH BOTH PERTEC AND SCSI INTERFACE SOL DTFA03-96-R-00016 DUE 061896 POC Nancy Ballay, Contracting Officer, ACT-131 (609)485-6288. The FAA Technical Center intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Overland Data, Inc. of San Diego, CA, for IBM 3480 compatible tape drive units for the DARC Enroute System. The units must be available in both PERTEC format interface and SCSI format interface, and must have interchangeable drive parts to ensure long term FAA repair support. Any inquiries should be directed in writing (via fax to 485-4088) within 15 days from the publication of this synopsis. It is noted that authority has not yet been given to proceed with this acquisition, however such authority is anticipated in the near furture. (0067)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0053 19960308\D-0006.SOL)