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66 -- PORTABLE TABLE-TOP LIGHT TABLE SOL NMA301-99-R-0497 DUE 082099 POC Rachel Glaros, Contract Specialist, (301) 227-1904, FAX (301) 227-4793 The National Imagery and Mapping Agency intends to award a sole source procurement to The Richards Corporation, 44931 Falcon Place, Sterling, VA 20166, for the purchase of two (2) Portable Table-Top Light Tables with single track manual film drive, Part #910990. The following are minimum specifications for the portable light tables: stationary stage glass surface; single toggle switch for 1x and 4x position spots; separate dimming control for each side; built in power supply with plug for zoom on zoom 500 scope; optic mount for zoom 500; course focus move mount 2.74mm per revolution; fine focus move mount .68mm per revolution; switchable 120 volt 60hz/240 volt 50hz power capability; single track manual film transport system that accommodates MS26565 film spools; length -- 40.25", depth -- 27", height -- 22"; carrying case; viewing surface -- 15" x 11". This is a synopsis of intent to award a firm fixed price contract under FAR Part 12 -- Commercial Items. The authority for sole source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6302-1. Responsible sources who are interested in this procurement may respond by providing clear and convincing information that identifies their ability to provide the product. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, Attn: Rachel Glaros, (301) 227-4793 by 3:00 P.M. EST, 20 August 1999. All questions must be in writing and maybe faxed to Rachel Glaros at (301) 227-1904 no later than 3:00 P.M. EST, 17 August 1999. Posted 08/05/99 (I-SN363667). (0217)

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