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B -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ITS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS SOL DTFH61-98-R-00081 DUE 082498 POC Mr. Mark J. Gazillo, Contract Administrator, (202) 366-4248/Mr. Robert B. Robel (202)366-4227 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has a need to develop a full understanding of the performance criteria for a broad range of communications technologies that support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications. Performance assessments will be obtained through a combination of systems analysis, focused prototyping and testing. A wide array of communications systems approaches and technologies will be examined to determine their utility in supporting ITS communications requirements. This effort is intended to provide a review and evaluation of communication technologies and systems approaches from the ITS perspective, and is also expected to serve as a technical resource to FHWA during the development and deployment phase of Intelligent Transportation Systems. The work will include the development of representative systems designs for promising candidate communications systems, the identification of test and evaluation needs to further verify system performance, and the fabrication andtest of system prototypes under realistic field settings. A workshop will also be held to support the review and evaluation of candidate communication system designs. This is a full and open solicitation that continues work performed under Contract No. DTFH61-94-C-00007, entitled "Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) Communications Systems Alternatives Test and Evaluation" which is currently referred to as ITS Communications Systems Alternatives Test and Evaluation. NO FURTHER SOLICITATION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This solicitation will also be available electronically through the Electronic Posting System (EPS_at HTTP://EPS.ARNET.GOV). No telephonic, facsimile or e-mail requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by FHWA. THe following is for informational purposes -- "Attention: Minority, woman-owned, and disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)" -- the Department of Transportation (DOT) Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivalbe for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000, with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800)532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuwed.dot.gov. For information concerning the above acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0161)

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