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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 20, 2003 FBO #0753
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Random Arrays

Notice Date

12/18/2003
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, CO, 80305-3328
 

ZIP Code

80305-3328
 

Solicitation Number

NB818020404012DT
 

Response Due

1/6/2004
 

Archive Date

1/6/2004
 

Point of Contact

Doris Turner, Purchasing Agent, Phone (303) 497-3872, Fax (303) 497-3163, - Kelly Rima, Purchasing Agent, Phone 303-497-3779, Fax 303-497-3163,
 

E-Mail Address

doris.p.turner@noaa.gov, Kelly.Rima@noaa.gov
 

Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Colorado - Boulder, Office of Contract & Grants to investigate the feasibility of using randomly arranged antennas to form an effective array for communication and signal detection. Typically, antenna arrays are intentional sets of known antennas that have been optimized in both geometry and excitation to achieve design goals. This effort is to examine whether unintentional antennas (random metal objects) can be made into a usable array through an as yet to be determined optimization routine. The goal is to take advantage of metallic objects at a site to improve communication potential (e.g., communication deep into a building, into debris, etc.). The specific work will begin with a review of the literature to identify any related work. Based on findings, an initial simplified "random" array is to be identified and analyzed (possibly randomly oriented and spaced linear antennas). The Electrical Engineering (EE) Department of the University of Colorado has the unique experience and capabilities required for this project. This simplified acquisition (NTE $100K) is being conducted under the authority of FAR Part 13. No solicitation is available. Responses to this notice must be received no later than January 6, 2004 and will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement process will be in the Government's best interest. FAR provisions in full text are available online at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ including requirements for registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Inquiries or responses should be submitted in writing to Doris Turner, Purchasing Agent, via email at doris.p.turner@noaa.gov or by fax at 303-497-3163. The anticipated award date is January 9, 2004.
 

Place of Performance

Address: 325 BROADWAY, BOULDER, CO

Zip Code: 80305

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00492078-W 20031220/031218211841 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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