DISA/DITCO/DTS11, 2300 East Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5406

D -- INMARSAT B SERVICE SOL NX16FEB990029&18FEB990030 DUE 032499 POC Mr. Rey Flores, 618-229-9478 or Ms. Carolyn Franey, 618-229-9490 The proposed procurement is for INMARSAT B service only. The service must be compatible with Nera Saturn equipment and IDB Stratos STUIII (Algorithm) data at 9.6KB and high speed data at 64KB. Due to mission requirements, vendor must be capable of providing 100% reliable service. The government does not own the specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition. Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, the intended source is Stratos Mobile Networks, West Bethesda, MD 20817. See Note 22. Posted 02/24/99 (W-SN301832). (0055)

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