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60 -- OLFLEX CABLE SOL RFQ AF9851 DUE 050798 POC Rena Cerbone, TEL. (617)495-7445, FAX (617) 495-7485 The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory requires the following four (4) rolls of olflex cable. Each roll to be continuous lengths, no breaks. (1) Qty: 2100 feet, P/N: OL34259; (2) Qty: 960 feet, P/N: OL27671, (3) Qty: 170 (1) feet, P/N: OL3590 and (4) Qty: 170 feet, P/N: OL27673. Required delivery April 20, 1998. This announcement is a combined synopsis/solicitation and constitutes the only solicitation being issued. Quotations are being requested. Quotations must be received by 3:00 PM EST, 31 March 1998. Quotations may be faxed to Ms. Rena Cerbone at 617-495-7485 or mailed to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 60 Garden Street, Mail Stop 22, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-1596, Attn: Ms. Rena Cerbone, RFQ:AF9851. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business participation; SIC Code 5065, standard is 500 employees. Award to be best value source selection utilizing price and availabilty. Award to be made to one vendor only. (0078)

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