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58 -- MISC. COMMUNICATION EQUIP. SOL N66001-98-Q-0172 DUE 022698 POC Purchasing Agent, Ms. Angela King, Code D222, (619)553-5829. Contracting Officer, Ms. Cindy Frison, (619)524-2354. The government intends to procure on a sole source basis with Fibertron, the following items: 1. OTDR+dual mainframe ST MM module -- FC SM module with 383 -- TCASE, p/n 383-MD55-SD54. 2. 383 power meter dual ST 850/1300/1310/1550 factory installed, p/n 383-PM-55. 3. Visual fault locator ST factory installed, p/n 383-VFL-55. 4. OTDR+ windows software, p/n 383-PCW. 5. OTDR+ transit case, p/n 383-TCASE. 6. Pulling grip .312 -- .625 for pulling loose tube cable, p/n 08645805. 7. Fiber optic slack grip -- slip mesh, rod closing for cable diameter range of 0.5 -- 0.61 inches and a breaking strength of 800 lbs., p/n 08643722. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, supplemented with information included in this notice. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are applicable and in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) and the Defense Acquisition Circular. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. No RFQ will be prepared or made available. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on technically acceptable low bids. "Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 15 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by the Government." See Numbered Notes from any Monday edition of the CBD. Interested parties are invited to respond to this synopsis. Please call (619) 553-5829 or fax in quote to (619) 553-5996. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) and Size Standard is: 3357- 1000 employees. (0040)

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