DRAFT SPECIFICATION FOR FAA'S PROPOSED RE-COMPETITION FOR DIRECT USER ACCESS TERMINAL (DUAT) SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF THE FAA'S AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (AUA) OFFICE The FAA considers the DUAT Service a part of the National Airspace System (NAS) modernization program. The DUAT Service enables an authorized user to use a computer terminal or a personal computer to obtain flight services information 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Major service functions include: (1) the capability to select a type of weather briefing such as standard, abbreviated, or outlook for route or defined areas; (2) the capability to process (file, amend, cancel or close) a flight plan; and (3) produce selected graphics. To expedite FAA's mission, the DUAT Service draft specification will be provided to industry for information, comments, and suggestions. The format will be magnetic media using Windows, MS Word 6.0, on 3.5'' disks. Responses shall be provided via the same media. Company representatives interested in obtaining a copy of the draft specification shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing or by FAX ((202) 724-0624) by 4:30 P.M., January 26, 1995. Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20591. Patricia A. Green, Contracting Officer, ASU-350, (202)376-6544.

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