US Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), AGFS, Acquisition Management Division, 1325 East West Highway, Station 4301, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283

66 -- TRANSCEIVER, MARITIME SOL 7-4093 POC Sandy Souders, Lawrence Frazier (301) 713-0854 The U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NOS/Observing Networks Branch deploys a Shipboard Environmental (Data) Acquisition System (SEAS) aboard research and commercial ships to collect oceanographic and meteorological data. SEAS transmits data on the signal channel in a compressed binary format in multiple packets and requires a transceiver that can support this feature. The government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Landsea Systems, Inc. to purchase thirteen (13) maritime (non-GMDSS) basic INMARSAT-C systems which will include a transceiver that will provide the necessary compressed binary format in multiple packets. Other features include maritime antenna w/pole mt and cable, distress alert functions, integrated 8-channel GPS, meets all INMARSAT specifications for the INMARSAT-C Network for non SOLAS with distress call functions, and meets MAF and AMAF fishery control requirements. Other offerors that have the ability to provide the above goods or service are invited to submit information asto their capabilities and any other pertinent data to the address above, to be received no later than 15 days after the date of this notice. No solicitation exists; therefore, a request for such document will not be considered. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 7-4093) (0059)

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