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D -- SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOL 1434-HQ-98-SS-00231 DUE 091997 POC Brian Heath 703/648-7362 The U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement to lease Ku-band space segment on the General Electric GE-1 satellite. Up to two (2) 200 KHz outbound or outlink (hub to remote) channels and up to six (6) 200 KHz inbound or returnlink (remote to hub) channels are required over the five year life of the contract. This procurement will be for a base period of 12 months with 4 option years. Solicitation No. 00231 is anticipated to be available on or about September 19, 1997, with a closing date 30 days after the actual issuance of the solicitation. Requests for Solicitation No. 00231 shall be in writing (phone requests will not be honored). Requests may also be made by facsimile to (703) 648-7901 (telephone confirmation is recommended). All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0246)

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