58 -- COMMUNICATIONS MONITOR/SPECTRUM

Notice Date

June 20, 2001

Contracting Office

U. S. Department Of Commerce, NOAA, Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th St., CC31, Rm. 1756, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

ZIP Code

64106

Solicitation Number

NWWG0140122845KLC

Point of Contact

Karen Christian 816-426-7267 ext 236

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, intends to solicit for purchase 7 each Communications Monitor/Spectrum Analyzer, IFR Model No. 1200 Super S, FM/AM Communications Monitor with Options 2, 7, & 12, NSN: 5820-95-000-0014, ASN: T432. The only source of supply known for this item is IFR Systems, Inc. Wichita, KS 67215-8935. These items are being purchased for the National Weather Service (NWS) to be delivered to the National Logistics Support Center, Kansas City, MO. This item is used to maintain the NOAA Radio Transmitters. The transmitters are used to broadcast weather information and warnings to the public. The IFR Service Monitor is used by the NWS and contractor technicians to ensure that the transmitter is operating within the prescribed specifications. As these parts are in support of current NWS program, alternative or like items could not be acceptable without extensive testing. The intended procurement is for supplies for which the government intends to acquire under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions. Any business able to provide the exact make and model of the equipment reference herein is encouraged to respond to this announcement within 15 calendar days after its publication. Interested firms should submit in writing, its name, address, point of contact, telephone number, business size and a brief statement regarding its capability to provide the specified equipment. Also include the name, telephone number, and point of contact for businesses or other government agencies to which it has previously provided these items. The information should be submitted to the address stated herein or may be faxed to telephone number 816-426-7530 ATTN: Karen Christian. Failure to provide the required information will deem your request non-responsive. This is NOT a request for proposals and there is no solicitation available at this time. The government reserves the right to solicit bids based on receipt of affirmative responses to this notice or issue a purchase order to IFR Systems, Inc., whichever is determined to be more advantageous to the government. The anticipated award date shall be within 20 calendar days after date of this announcement. The NAICS code for this action is 33429. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Agency.

Record

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