D -- TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEM/HIGHWAY ADVISORY RADIOS The General Services Administration intends to issue a sole source contract to Highway Information Systems Inc. (HIS) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii) and utilizing the Simplified Acquisition procedures under authority of FAR Part 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-19. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The objective of this task is to provide equipment for standard and specialized applications of Travel Information System/Highway Advisory Radios TIS/HAR. The following items are required for this system: 1) Central Control Software Licensed System 2); The General Services Administration intends to issue a sole source contract to PC900 Pager Based Controller System; 3) 12_Amber Flashing Beacons (pair) 3); ICW Alert Signage and4) HIWay Max Stationary HAR System. This requirement involves the utilization of specialized system configurations which include proprietary control software, beacon control systems, Black Max high-efficiency transmitter electronic equipment and Solar Max self-contained portable broadcast systems which are manufactured exclusively by HIS. There is no other company that can provide the equipment or software for full system functionality and integration. Existing equipment from Phase I was manufactured and installed by HIS and will be fully integrated into the central control software in Phases II & III of this project. Specialized technical and engineering services are required that only HIS can provide. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All responses received by 3:00 p.m., PST, 9/8/00 will be considered by the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by email at chris.matthews@gsa.gov. WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=S&ProjID=9T0N002CM&LocID=52. E-MAIL: Chris Matthews, chris.matthews@gsa.gov. Posted 08/28/00 (D-SN491062).

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