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J -- PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON TELEVISION RECEIVE ONLY (TVRO) ANTENNAS SOL IA0300-S0234972-BJS DUE 120199 POC Contracting Officer Barbara Sesky (202) 205-8597. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, bsesky@EXCHANGE.USIA.GOV. The International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), has a requirement for one or more contractors to provide preventive and corrective maintenance services on Television Receive Only (TVRO) antennas and ancillary equipment installed at the American Embassies and US Missions worldwide. The Government anticipates awarding one or more firm-fixed price contracts for Preventive Maintenance services and time-and-material contracts for the Corrective Maintenance services to meet this need. It is anticipated the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued on or about October 27, 1999. Term of Contract: Base Year plus options to extend four (4) additional one-year periods. Firms interested in receiving a copy of this solicitation must respond in writing to the Contracting Officer at the above address or via facsimile at 202-260-0855. All requests for copies of the solicitation must include the solicitation number, company name, mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and name of contact person. No telephone requests for this solicitation will be honored. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a RFP. Posted 10/06/99 (W-SN389597). (0279)

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