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59 -- BRANCH MODULE TEST BOARD SOL N00173-98-Q-0097 POC Darlene Copp, Purchasing Agent, (202) 767-2374 The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award to Space Systems Loral Inc. on other than full and open competitive basis for the purchase of 3 stand alone branch module test board systems. Award will be made on the sole source basis because the Branch module, controller and software are unique designs peculiar to the "Globestar" spacecraft and are proprietary to Space Systems Loral Inc. See Note(s): 22. Posted 07/17/98 (I-SN224916). (0198)

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