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The contract seeks bids for the procurement of 63 GPS systems, shipping to Arlington, Virginia, with a requirement for FOB destination pricing. The devices must run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and include software such as Microsoft Pocket Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Windows Media Player, MSN Messenger Service, Calculator, and ActiveSync. Key hardware specifications include a 312-MHz Intel PXA 271 Xscale processor paired with a 48 MHz ARM7 GPS coprocessor, a 3.5-inch diagonal transflective TFT display with 240x320-pixel resolution supporting 64K colors, and internal memory consisting of 32 MB ROM and 64 MB RAM. The unit measures approximately 5.0 by 2.8 by 0.74 inches and weighs 5.9 ounces. Battery life is expected to support 5 to 7 hours of continuous use, with additional features like a microphone, speaker, headphone jack, Secure Digital slot compatible with SDIO, and networking capabilities including IrDA, SDIO, and USB. The solicitation was posted on September 12, 2005, under solicitation number 58-05MR-262, categorized under NAICS code 334519. Point of contact for this contract includes Katheryn A. Hampton, Contract Specialist, and William C. Och, Supervisory Contract Specialist, both reachable via email and phone for vendor inquiries. The contract outlines the requirement for devices "or equal," indicating the possibility of equivalent models meeting or exceeding the specified criteria. The procurement is managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), indicating a focus on robust, reliable GPS units suitable for operational use in their activities.