US Army Information Systems Selection and Acquisition Agency (USAISSAA), Attn: ISSA-AAC, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria VA 22331-0700

70 -- RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SOL DAHC94-96-R-0005. Due 090596. Contact Ms Brenda S Delawder, Contract Specialist (703) 325-3322, Ms Gloria J McGee, Contracting Officer (703) 325-2927. The US Army Information Systems Selection and Acquisition Agency (ISSAA) intends to issue a DRAFT Request for Proposal (DRFP) prior to acquiring for the Department of Defense, the Coast Guard, and other government agencies, commercially available Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) equipment to perform worldwide fixed and transportable identification, as well as tracking functions. The hardware requirements include transponders, interrogators (Fixed, transportable, hand-held), transit cases, cables and connectors. On-site technical engineering support services at various government sites worldwide will also be acquired to include services required for RFID component integration, site analysis, installation, de-installation, relocation, problem solving for software, communications, interfacing between other government systems and hardware engineering services and development of limited application software. An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract is contemplated. Anticipated release date for the DRFP is 15 Aug 96. Industry comments will be required approximately 21 calendar days after release of the DRFP. DRFPs will not be mailed. The DRFP will be made available ONLY on the USAISSAA Electronic Bulletin Board System at 703-428-0864; communication parameters: 8N1 and through the Internet website http://issaa-www1.army.mil or 143.134.132.78. Hard copies of the DRFP will not be provided. (207)

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