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D -- INSTALLATION OF MICROWAVE NETWORK SOL 9TER-99-PAM-0030 DUE 090799 POC Paul Martin, Contract Specialist, Phone (510) 637-3884, Fax (510) 637-3869, Email paul.martin@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=9TER-99-PAM-0 030&LocID=52. E-MAIL: Paul Martin, paul.martin@gsa.gov. The General Service Administration, Federal Technology Service (GSA) hereby issues a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Forest Service Microwave Network for the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests. The Forest Service is looking to replace its current analog microwave network occupying the 1.710-1.755 GHz frequency range and replacing it with a digital microwave network in the 1.7, and 7 GHz and 15 GHz. frequency ranges. The microwave system is relied upon to provide end users with voice (VHF radio and telephone), data and video services. Users are concentrated mainly at Supervisors' Offices, District Offices, Ranger Stations, Dispatch Centers, and in mobile vehicles throughout the forests. Microwave sites situated on mountaintops provide end user connectivity and VHF radio coverage throughout most of the forests. It is contemplated that the Government will award a Fixed Price contract for purchase and installation of the microwave system. The period of performance for the installation of the microwave system is nine (9) months. The Contractor will be responsible for removal of the existing system, purchasing, and installation of the new digital system. Also, the Contractor will provide training for Forest Service personnel in maintenance and repair of the equipment. The government may exercise options on a Time and Material basis to provide maintenance for the microwave system at the two National Forests. The draft RFP consists of a Statement of Work, the proposed Section B, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure, Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award for the Forest Service Microwave Network System. The Government seeks industry comment on the draft RFP in order to ensure the final solicitation provides a means for industry to respond to the Government needs in the most effective, economical, and timely manner. The Government intends to issue the initial Sections of the Draft Request for Proposal to Industry on or about 23August 1999. Please see attached RFP. You are invited to prepare comments and suggestions to the draft RFP for Forest Service Microwave Network. Final Comments are due no later than 7 September 1999. This draft RFP is for informational and planning purposes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this draft RFP or to otherwise pay for information received in response. Site survey of the locations for the new microwave network, will take place starting 7 September and ending 17 September. Site survey dates will be determined and given to those participants responding to this RFI by 7 September 1999 due date. The point of contact (POC) for technical issues on the Forest Service Microwave Network is Mr. Phillip Risden at (415)281-4967. The POC for contractual issues is Paul Martin, email paul.martin@gsa.gov. Responses to the Draft RFP are to be sent electronically using MS Word 97 via the email address noted above. Posted 08/24/99 (D-SN371276). (0236)

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