U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

70 -- SIO-1680 PCI SERIAL ECL INTERFACE CARDS AND SIO-1680-002 SOFTWARE DRIVER DUE 092099 POC Marilyn Hutchison, Purchasing Agent, 303-236-5900, x327 or FAX 303-236-2710 E-MAIL: USGS, CR, Acquisitions & Federal Assistance, mhutchi@usgs.gov. Concerns having the ability to furnish the services and supplies described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within 45 calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U.S. Geological Survey, National Mapping Division (NMD), EROS Data Center (EDC), Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has a requirement for two (2) SIO-1680 PCI Serial ECL interface cards, which must interface into an SGI Origin 2000 computer, and an SIO-1680-002 software driver for SIO-1680 running under IRIX v6.5. All hardware and software must be compatible with the SGI IRIX v6.5 UNIX operating system. In addition, installation of the above hardware and software is required. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), implemented by FAR 5.302-1, the Government considers the items specified as sole source from Myriad Logic, Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required supplies are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement, and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement. See Note 22. Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN363579). (0217)

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