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59 -- HF DIGITAL COUPLER (1 ITEM) SOL DTCG40-98-Q-80062 DUE 031198 POC Point of Contact -- Valerie Black, Purchasing Agent, (410) 762-6501, Robert Orofino, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6503, Telefax (410) 762-6008 59 -- 1) 5985-01-446-1866, HF Digital Coupler System. Mackay Radio Systems P/N: MSR4050- Quantity 5 each. *NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source solicitation will be issued to Mackay Radio Systems Inc., 2721 Discovery Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616, under authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302(1) unless additional sources are located. All responsible and responsive sources are invited to express their interest and ability to provide the above described items, via fax in writing, to Ms. Black no later than 10 February 1998. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by this agency. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26. (AC0128045-13) (0028)

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