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70 -- CD ROM RECORDABLE (CD-R) MEDIA SOL RFP #98CSS1012 DUE 073198 POC Yvette Stines, Phone: (303) 236-5900 x353 The U.S. Geological Survey, Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) Data Center (EDC) Sioux Falls, South Dakota has a requirement to purchase CD ROM Recordable (CD-R) media. Specifications are as follows: CD-R media shall be compatible with a Kodak PCD 200+ and PCD 600 CD recorders; CD-R media shall also be compatible with the high spin rates of the Kodak PCD 600 and consumer 6X speed CD readers; CD-R shall be write once; 650 megabytes (74 minute); 120 mm outside diameter, 15 mm inside diameter, 1.2 mm thickness; substrate material shall be polycarbonate resin; overcoat shall be scratch and fingerprint resistant; recording layer shall be stable organic dye, phythalocyanine; recording playback wavelength approximately 775-800 nm; reflection ration > 70%; linear velocity: 1.4 m/sec, shall conform to generally accepted CD standards (including ISO 9000). Each CD-R shall also include a jewel case. The media shall be shipped separate from its jewel case on spindles and the jewel cases in boxes. Jacketswill require background design and printing. Media shall be shipped in quantities of 25K to 45K pieces per shipment. This will be a requirements contract for twelve (12) months including two 1 year options. The estimated quantity for the base period shall be 100,000 each. The estimated quantity for each option year shall be 88,000. All items shall be delivered FOB Destination to Sioux Falls, South Dakota within thirty (30) days from the date of each delivery order. Request a copy of the solicitation by US mail at the addresse above, or by fax at (303) 236-2710. See Note 12 (0166)

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