U.S. Information Agency, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Engineering, Acquisition Division, B/ERA, Room 4035, 330 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20547

58 -- FREQUENCY MODULATED (FM) TRANSMITTERS SOL IA2121-57234719 DUE 020597 POC POC Herman Shaw, Contracting Officer, FAX (202) 205-5466 The U.S. Information Agency (USIA), International Bureau of Broadcasting (IBB) has a requirement for FM broadcast transmitters and an associated user training course. The Contractor selected shall fabricate, test and deliver a total of 84 FM transmitter packages, of which 66 shall be rated at ten kilowatts and 18 shall be rated at twenty kilowatts. Each package is comprised of a transmitter, exciter, main/alternate coaxial switch, dummy load, and controller. The Contractor shall meet performance specifications, have a field-proven product, and have demonstrated past experience in successfully delivering similar products in comparable quantities. The proposed schedule requires delivery of 30 ten kilowatt transmitters and 12 twenty kilowatt transmitters by November 30, 1997. The remaining 36 ten kilowatt transmitters and 6 twenty kilowatt FM transmitters shall be delivered by November 30, 1998. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Athens, Greece. The Request for Proposal (RFP)solicitation will be released on January 2, 1996 with a proposal response date of February 5,1997. Interested sources may request a copy of the forthcoming RFP solicitation by submitting a written request to the above noted contact. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. This notice is not a RFP. (0345)

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