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D -- SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOL 98HQSS1007 POC Brian Heath 703/648-7362 The U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement to lease Ku-band space segment on a geostationary satellite with an orbital assignment between 80 and 110 degrees West longitude. Transponder footprint must include CONUS coverage plus southeastern Alaska and Hawaii. One outbound and four inbound channels are required for a total bandwidth of one megahertz. Each channel will require a bandwidth of 200KHz on a KHz center. Space segment must be compatible with the Scientific Atlanta Skylinx.25 VSAT Communication System. This procurement will be for a base period of 12 months with 4 option years. Solicitation No. 98HQSS1007 is anticipated to be available on or about May 22, 1998, with a closing date indicated on the solicitation. Requests for Solicitation No. 98HQSS1007 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. (0128)

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