This is a solicitation for commercial items. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) # BLS-012 in accordance to FAR Part 13, NTE $23,600. Dialogic Board D/480JCT ? 2T1 PC1 ? 48 line boards, quantity (2). Dialogic Board DM/V960A ? 4T1 ? PC1 ? 96 line board, quantity one (1).Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting quotations. All quotes received within ten (10) days after the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Delivery shall be 45 days ARO. FOB Destination - Washington, DC -- All Quotes shall be submitted to BLS, Room 1830, 2 MASS. AVE. NE, Washington, DC 20212 no later 3:00pm EDT, --June 07, 2002, and be clearly marked with RFQ# BLS-02-26. The point of contact for all information is Etihun Hailemichael/Kevin Brown, Purchasing Agents, at the address and phone number listed above. If your response is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in the announcement, it will not be considered. No hand carried quotes will be accepted. Offerors may download the RFQ by accessing the FedBizopps website at :www.fedbizopps.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through the FBO site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Fax proposals are encouraged and must state name, address and solicitation number. An original copy of the proposal shall follow by mail. Quotations may also be submitted electronically provided that all the necessary documentation requested in this RFQ is included.

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