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J -- MAINTENANCE ON GURALP SIESMOMETERS SOL 1434CR97QQ00001 DUE 111596 POC Purchasing Agent, Vicki Holland, (303)236-5900 x350 Concerns having the ability to furnish the services described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of this synopsis. Salient characteristics: Maintenance and repair services on Guralp Systems, Ltd. CMG-3 and CMG-5 sensors (seismometers and accelerometers), including an intimate knowledge of the design and operation of the Guralp CMG-3 and CMG-5 seismometers and accelerometers, and access to spare parts for repair of the same. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the Government considers the item specified as a sole source from Digital Technology Associates, Inc., Concord, California (exclusive Gurlap U.S. representative), and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required item or its functional equivalent (based upon the criteria specified herein) are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement.(0298)

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