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59 -- AUDIO CASSETTE MACHINES SOL RFP97-20 DUE 091797 POC Katherine M. Phillips, Contracting Officer, 202-707-0400 WEB: The Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov. E-MAIL: The Library of Congress, asli@loc.gov. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress has a requirement for the production of AC and battery operated, portable, 2-speed, 4-track, cassette players used in the Library of Congress talking book program for blind and physically handicapped readers. Specifications will include the machine's minimum operational characteristics and form, feel, and function requirements. Offers are sought from firms who are currently in the business of producing audio cassette machines of similar complexity to those specified and who are capable of providing a production plant within the continental United States with personnel, space, and equipment sufficient to produce, inspect, package, and ship a minimum of 4,000 machines per month. Solicitations will be issued on or about July 31, 1997, with proposals due on or about September 17, 1997. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING ON FIRM'S LETTERHEAD; NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS. (0190)

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