U.S. Department of State, Attn: Stuart McFarren, EUR/TMS, Room 4519, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20520

D -- PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BY THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SOL RFP No. 98-64-001 DUE 032698 POC Susan Schultz, 202-647-9174 E-MAIL: Click here to request a copy of the RFP by email, eurtms4427@ms5428wpoa.us-state.gov. A. Proposals are solicited for equipment and services described in a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 98-64-001). The purchase is authorized by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the provisions of the United States-led and internationally sponsored Military Stabilization Program (MSP), otherwise known as the "Train and Equip" program. B. Brief Description of Items and Services to be provided: 1. Radio System, HF 100-150W PEP 2. Radio Device, VHF up to 50W 3. Tactical Data Terminal 4. Message Processing System 5. COMSEC Management/Generation System 6. Frequency Management System 7. Single Line Encryption Units 8. VHF Combat Net Radio Interface 9. Commercial Desk-Top Personal Computers 10. Commercial Network Servers 11. Commercial Scanners 12. Commercial Uninterrupted Power Supply 13. Commercial Compact Disc Readers 14. HF Telephone Interface Units 15. Fielding Services 16. Operator Training 17. Maintainer Training 18. Maintenance Services 19. Commercial Computer Printers C. Proposals must include the following sections: Section A -- Company Qualifications Section B -- Technical Qualifications Section C -- Pricing Information Section D -- Systemn Support Package Section E -- Contract Data or Modification Section F -- Contractor Questions & Issues Section G -- Technology Transfer/In-Country Manufacturing Capability D. The preference of the Ministry of Defense is a single contract with the prime contractor subcontracting for any equipment and services that it cannot provide. The prime contractor would be responsible for providing systems integration services for all equipment purchased. However, the Ministry of Defense may award multiple contracts for systems, equipment and services based on bids submitted. E. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. (EDT), March 26, 1998. (0048)

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