Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSRL-CS-PR-AP, Abeerden Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066

58 -- MODEL FMT456 S-BAND TELEMETRY PACKAGE WITH ATTACHED ANTENNA SOL W813LT 8322-6015 DUE 123198 POC Jean Craig (410) 278-6517 Contract Specialist The U.S. Army Research Laboratory plans to purchase 15 each Model FMT456 S-Band Telemetry Package with attached antenna. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). ARL intends to purchase the item from L3 Communications-Microcom Division. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 5 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 5 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. ***** Posted 12/22/98 (W-SN282901). (0356)

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