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58 -- GALAXY HANDHELD CELLULAR PHONES/WALKIE TALKIE SOL 70DA28 DUE 011399 POC Elva Hooper, Contract Specialist, (202) 283-1168 The Internal Revenue Service intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to Nextel Communications for the Galaxy Handheld Cellular Phones with Built in Walkie Talkie (model #i600). The purchase of the Nextel phone/communication devices are mission critical. This equipment will enable IRS to quickly locate and communicate with technical staff and exchange vital information with them more expeditiously. The phones will also enable our technicians to communicate directlly with two or more technicians at the same time. Unique features: vibration alert, additional line capability, 3-way calling. Standard features: integrated multi-service capability, 9 selectable ring styles, easy to use menu-driven operation, 4 line alphanumeric display with icons, keypad disable feature for phone and/or private call management, keypad lock, adjustable ringer and alert tone volumes, active status indicator (LED), hi-audio speaker for group and private call, keypad and display backlighting, multiple languages, one year manufacturer's warranty, Technical specifications: all digital cellular, nextel direct connect, nextel business networks and phone insurance. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirements shall submit written quotations no later than 15 days from the published date of this announcement. No solicitation will be issued, therefore such requests for solicitations will be considered non responsive. All quotes shall include: price(s), FOB point, a POC (name and telephone number) GSA contract number if applicable, delivery date, business size and payment terms. a description of the equipment offered in sufficient technical detail to show compatibility to permit a technical evaluation. All responses received will be fully considered subject to technical evaluation on acceptability by the IRS. Telephone request are not acceptable and will not be honored. All questions must be submitted in writing. No facsimile will be accepted. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent. Quotations must be received by 4:30 p.m. EDT on the due date identified in the header of the announcement. Posted 12/29/98 (W-SN283896). (0363)

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