AFFTC/PKAB, Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185

66 -- ENCODERS AND DECODERS TO SUPPORT F-16 AIRCRAFT SOL F04700-97T1234 POC Tamia True, Contract Negotiator, (805) 277-3900 x2263 John Adair, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900 x2230. The Government intends to procure the following equipment from Merlin Engineering Work, Palo Alto, CA: Video encoder, rack mounted, P/N ME-981G, 2 each; dual 1553 interface card for the ME-981G, P/N 981-1553RAB/1553RAB, 2 each; video decoder, rack mounted, P/N ME-991, 2 each; and dual 1553 interface card for the ME-991, P/N 991-1553RAB/1553/RAB, 2 each. All equipment must be 100% compatible with the Merlin/Aydin Vector units already installed in the F-16 aircraft. The procedure to be used in awarding this contract is written quotation and the anticipated award date is 31 Dec 1996. Merlin Engineering was selected as the source of this equipment because of their ability to provide 100% compatible equipment. Note 22 applies. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. (0341)

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