Department of Commerce, Mountain Administrative Support Center, Procurement Division, MC3, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303-3328

58 -- RADAR WIND PROFILER SOL 52RANR500065 DUE 060995 POC Marilyn Scherer, (303) 497-3657 In the absence of other qualified sources it is the intent of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to purchase one LAP-3000 Radar Wind Profiler (without antenna) from Radian Corporation, 2900 Center Green Court, South, Boulder, CO 80301 under ''Other than Full and Open Competition'' procedures pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) - only one responsible source. The RF chasis must be modified to operate at 449 MHz and shall interface to the Radar Receiver of the LAP-3000 with the same 60 MHz signals used in the unmodified LAP-3000. The 449 MHz profiler must use the same hardware and software used by Air Force profilers at the Air Force Eastern Test Range. This requires that the electronics, data system, and software of the Radian Corporation LAP-3000 be used. This product is marketed under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRDA) between Radian and the Government. To be considered, interested concerns must submit a written qualification statement that clearly establishes the firm's capability to meet the above requirements. This qualification statement shall be submitted to the individual and office cited above within 45 days from the date of this synopsis. This is not a formal solicitation. See Note 22. (0117)

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