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66 -- AG SYSTEM CONTROLLER SOL NB848000800053MB POC Michelle A. Bernal, 303-497-3983, Fax #303-497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, bid.tech@noaa.gov. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Micro-G Solutions Inc. of Erie, CO for an Absolute Gravimeter System. NIST has a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Micro-G Solutions for absolute gravimeter development. The utilization of compatible equipment is necessary for the cooperative development effort. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http: netsite.esa.doc.gov/oam/conops/#REFERENCE. Hard copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Anticipated award date will be September 4, 1998. Posted 08/24/98 (D-SN240839). (0236)

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