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D -- TELEPORT/EARTH STATION SATELLITE TRANSMISSION & RECEPTION SERVICES SOL IA0400-S6234690-MB DUE 100196 POC Marlene Brooks, 202-205-9664 The U.S. Information Agency's Television and Film Service requires teleport/earth station satllite transmission and reception services and circuit links (fiber optic or microwave) to and from the Patrick Henry Building (PHB), 601 D Street, NW, Washington, DC. The Contractor shall provide services for transmission and reception of all C-band and Ku-band satellites to and from any and all satellites in the domestic arc of the Clarke Belt visible from Washington, DC, at full broadcast-quality NTSC and PAL standard, in full and half transponder bandwidth and full and half power distribution. Provide satellite transmission and reception service to/from international satellites available under F.C.C. regulations permitting access to INTELSAT and other international systems. Provide full-time dedicated terrestrial paths, two (2) transmit and two (2) receive, each with video and two (2) audio (microwave or fiber optic) to connect between PHB and the teleport. If Microwave is used, the Contractor shall furnish a licensed operating microwave link. This solicitation is for a base year with four (4) option years. Requests for this solicitation shall be in writing to Marlene Brooks at the address shown above. All responsible sources may submit an offer. (0226)

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