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58 -- PURCHASE AND RENTAL OF SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES SOL S-OPRAQ-98-R-0041 DUE 012398 POC T. Hoffman, (703) 875-5202, or Z. Langer, (703) 875-6020 WEB: Purchase & Rental of Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment, http://cbdnet.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Purchase & Rental of Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment, Tai-Li.Hoffman@dos.us-state.gov. The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified sources who can supply simultaneous interpretation equipment on purchase and rental basis and related installation and support services. The required equipment must be operationally compatible with the following equipment: Brahler Model SI7-X Transmitter, DIS Model RA-15-24 infrared Emitter/Radiator, DIS Model CS-8000 Multi-channel Wired Listening Station, Brahler Model E-129-5 Infrared Receiver, Brahler Model DOL 8/2 Dual Interpreter Console, Brahler Model M74/1 Microphone Central Unit, Brahler Modcel BC74/1-V24 Microphone Switchboard, Brahler Model DC/5 Microphone Base with Model TM55/5 Ring Luminant Microphone, Brahler Model MG 06/8 Ear Phone, and Brahler Model Q24 Interpreter Headset. Interested sources should submit equipment technical data to demonstrate operational compatibility. Corporate cabilities, sales and rental history for the past 3 years and relevant corporate background information, including ownership and financial details should be provided. Please note this is a sources sought notice and not a request for proposal. Requested information should be received by the requiring activity no later than close of business on January 23, 1998. If hand-carried, delivery address is U.S. Department of State, A/LM/AQM/GAD/DAB, Room 528, 1701, North Fort Myer Drive, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22209, Attn: T. Hoffman or Z. Langer. If mailed, postmark should be no later than 4 days prior to closing date. (0008)

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