USDA Forest Service, Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Research Institute, P.O. Box 700, New Ellenton, S.C. 29809-0710

99 -- UPGRADE TRIMBLE NAVIGATION PROXL TO PROXR W/MC-V AND SOFTWARE SOL RFQ36-98-23 DUE 101398 POC Homer R. Gabard, (803)725-0239 E-MAIL: Homer R. Gabard, Contract Specialist, hgabard/r8_savannahriver@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. Solicitation is to provide upgrade from Trimble Navigation ProXL to ProXR w/MC-V including software (five units) with trade-in allowance for ProXL mc-v units and five TSC-1 dataloggers. If quoting on other than upgrade to Trimble Navigation ProXR w/MC-V provide sufficient information so that the Forest Service can determine the capabilities of the product being offered and the cost effectiveness of changing to a product other than the ProXR w/MC-V. Procurement will be awarded to the offeror providing the best value to the Government. Fax quotes to Homer Gabard at (803) 725-1807 by 4:30 p.m. 10/13/98. Posted 09/28/98 (W-SN255184). (0271)

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