The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) intends to negotiate a non-competitive contract with Continental Electronics Corporation (Continental), 4212 S. Buckner Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75227 for the fabrication and shipping of a 500kW shortwave broadcast transmitter (Model 420C) and ancillary equipment for installation at the Tajikistan Government’s AOOT Teleradiocom shortwave facility in Yangiul, Tajikistan. Continental shall also provide site support for installation and commissioning of the transmitter, as well as on-site training. In addition, the BBG intends to negotiate a non-competitive contract with TCI, a Dielectric Company, 47300 Kato Road, Fremont, CA 94538 for an Antenna System at the same location in Yangiul, Tajikistan. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition that is applicable to these procurements is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(4), FAR 6.302-4 – International Agreement. By the terms of an International agreement between the BBG and the Tajikistan Government (via AOOT Teleradiocom) to improve the signal quality of BBG broadcast transmissions, the BBG will acquire transmitter equipment manufactured by Continental Electronics and antenna equipment manufactured by TCI. AOOT Teleradiocom conducted independent market research of manufacturers in the high power shortwave market. As a result of their market research, Teleradiocom selected Continental Electronic (transmitter) and TCI (antenna) as their supplier for the broadcast system. Delivery: FOB Destination. Period of Performance: 18 to 24 months after contract award. This Public Notice of the BBG's intent to non-competitively contract with Continental Electronics Corporation and TCI, a Dielectric Company is not a RFP, IFB, or RFQ.

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