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L -- EXTEND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR NEW MODEL BUS TESTING DUE 060997 POC Donna Abbott, Contract Specialist, 202/366-4980 E-MAIL: Donna Abbott, Donna.abbott@fta.dot.gov. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) intends to negotiate a non-competitive contract modification to extend the period of performance of Contract No DTUM60-89-C-41007 with Pennsylvania State University from September 23, 1997 to September 23, 1998, for continuation of new bus model testing services, as Congressionally mandated. The contract was originally awarded on a non-competitive basis to test new bus models acquired with FTA funds after September 30, 1989. The existing facilities consist of laboratory and office space in Altoona, PA, and nearby proving grounds which accommodate testing. Potential sources must have access to vehicle proving grounds within a 50-mile radius of the Bus Testing Facility which is in Altoona, PA. Interested persons are invited to identify both your interest and capability, in writing, by submitting a qualification statement. Mere indication of your interest is not sufficient. A response mut also indicate that you have the necessary technical skills, qualified personnel, experience, and past performance of similar work. Written responses to this announcement should be sent to Ms. Donna Abbott, U.S. Dept. of Transportation/FTA, Office of Procurement, TAD-40, 400 7th Street, SW., Rm. 7405, Washington, D.C. 20590 This is not a request for proposal nor does the Government intend to pay for information solicited. Interested parties must provide the information requested by June 9, 1997. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Responses should reference FTA-97-7042. (0128)

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