U.S. Information Agency, International Broadcasting Bureau, Contracts and Procurement Division, B/PA/AC, Room 2517, 330 C St, SW, Washington, DC 20547

J -- ANTENNA TOWER MAINTENANCE SOL R86536 POC Point of Contact: Mr. Patrick Folts via Facsimile at (305) 437-7069 The International Broadcasting Bureau's -- Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) intends to procure specialized technical services pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 from Breit's Tower Service of Miami, Florida on a sole-source basis for re-guying and repainting the four tower medium-wave antenna system at OCB's Marathon Transmitting Station in the Florida Keys near Marathon, Florida. This work must be performed during a 45-day period to insure that the structural integrity of the antenna towers is preserved in order to preclude damage from the high winds of a hurricane. In addition, OCB requires the station to remain fully operational during the repair activities. This requirement, in conjunction with insuring safety of all workers, mandates that the contractor have detailed knowledge of the antenna system, high power RF environmental conditions, and OCB's operational requirements. For additional information, contact Patrick Folts via facsimile at (305) 437-7069. This notice is not a RFQ, RFP, or IFB. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 09/09/99 (W-SN378422). (0252)

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