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66 -- RD93 GPS DROPSONDES SOL 52-DGNE-7-90065 DUE 052897 POC Dena M. Mikulak, Procurement Technician, 301-713-0833 or Edward F. Tennant, Jr., Contracting Officer, 301-713-0823 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail, Edward.F.Tennant@NOAA.GOV. 66 -- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 52-DGNE-7-90065 is issued as a RFP. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Vaisala, Inc. of Woburn, Massachusetts for a quantity of 90 RD93 GPS dropsondes to be delivered F.O.B. Destination to 5200 Auth Road, Room #102, Camp Springs, Maryland within 90 days after contract award. Inspection and acceptance will be made at destination. These dropsondes will be used in conjunction with the NCAR data system installed on NOAA's AOC P-3 aircraft. Vaisala, Inc. is the only known manufacturer of the RD93 GPS dropsonde, which is the only dropsonde known to be compatible with the NCAR data system. All responsible sources may submit a timely proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Any proposal for other than the Vaisala RD93 GPS dropsonde must include documentation demonstrating that the dropsonde being offered is compatible with the NCAR data system installed on NOAA's AOC P-3 aircraft. Proposals must be received at the header address not later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on May 28, 1997. Proposals must be submitted in writing. The Government will not accept electronic, telegraphic, facsimile, or telephonic proposals. FAR Provision 52.212-1, entitled "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items," applies to this acquisition. There are no addendas to FAR 52.212-1. FAR Provision 52.212-2, entitled "Evaluation-Commercial Items," is not being used. Award will be made to the responsible offeror offering the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. Each offeror should include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, entitled "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items," with its proposal. The small business size standard is 500 employees. FAR Clause 52.212-4, entitled "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items," applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to FAR 52.212-4. FAR Clause 52.212-5, entitled "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items," applies to this acquisition. With respect to the additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.222-26, 52.222-35 (Department of Commerce deviation), 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-18, and 52.225-21. Other than as stated above, there will be no further contract terms or conditions. This acquisition is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. There are no applicable Commerce Business Daily numbered notes. (0134)

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