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58 -- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT SOL IA0300-S8234908-BJS DUE 082098 POC Barbara Sesky, Fax.: (202) 205-5466 The U. S. Information Agency intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Thomcast Inc. for the purchase of fifteen (15) spare parts for Thomcast transmitters. These parts are required to operate, maintain and repair transmitters at USIA's International Bureau of Broadcasting's radio relay station in Munich, Germany. These fifteen (15) parts are unique components manufactured exclusively by Thomcast Inc. for their transmitters. These parts include the following: Self-double TH-CSF RPA, Part No. 96140346; Tiroir Moniteur, Part No. 39184123; Tiroir Ciad Equipe, Part No. 45159926; Mosfet Amplifier, Etag AF2, Transistorise Part No. 39184134; Tiroir C.A.F.E. Equipe, Part No. 45159465; Tiroir A.F.1 Equipe, Part No. 45161402; Tiroir T.A.C.T. Equipe, Part No. 39185584; Tiroir Aqua 4 Mod, AV3C courant Repo 5, Part No. 4661525A; Bras de Diodes, Part No. 96140228 TH-CSF RPA; Stepper Motor Control, Part No. 45159044; Cond. A eau 4000PF, Part No. 39184177; Self Spiralee et CDE, Part No. 39184117; Power Supply, Frequency synthesizer, Part No. 20850815; Capacitor trim 160pF, 15KV, Part No. 99000735; Optical Coder COM 30054/B-15V, 16T. The basis for using "Other Than Full and Open Competition" for this procurement is 41 USC 253(c)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (Only one Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.) These particular spare parts are the only components available which satisfy the Agency's requirements. The contract term shall be for a period of ninety (90) days from award. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. This notice is not an RFP. See Numbered Note 22.***** Posted 07/24/98 (W-SN228011). (0205)

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