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58 -- UPGRADE OF THE GRAPHICS MASTER SYSTEM FOR MICROWAVE COMMUNICATION MONITORING AND CONTROL USING BADGER REMOTE TERMINAL UNITS (RTU'S) SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA POC Sharon Bates, Contract Specialist, (916) 353-4469 Sharon Bates, Contracting Officer, (916) 353-4469. Description: Western intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with Badger Technology, Inc. for the following proprietary software for upgrade of the Graphics Master System for microwave communication monitoring and control using Badger RTU's: Badger Technology Graphics Master -- Hi-Performance Model Trade-In Software Version 3.X, Back-up Tape Drive, software Support Contract (1 year), Operation Training at Customer Location (4 days). Vendors able to meet this requirement are invited to identify their interest and ability by submitting a proposal to include technical data, pricing, and any other information which shows a bona fide ability to meet this requirement within 15 days of this publication. If no affirmative responses are received within this time to determine that a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available, negotiations will take place with Badger Technology, Inc. Synopsis is published for information purposes only. Solicitation documents are not available. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This acquisition is set-aside for small business. SIC code is 7371. Information hours: 8:00 to 4:30pm (PST) Monday -- Friday. (0344)

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