DOC; Department of Commerce, Mountain Administrative Support Center; Acquisition Management Division; 325 Broadway MC3; Boulder, CO 80303-3328

58 -- OPTICAL FREE-SPACE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM SOL NRMGA000801004JW DUE 010698 POC Jacqueline Wright (303) 497-5282 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, Jacqueline S. Wright@noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Environmental Research Laboratories (ERL) in conjunction with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has a requirement for an Optical Free-space Transmission System to provide a digital data link between the NCAR and NOAA facilities. This data link must operate at OC3 (155 Mbits/sec) and be capable of providing a reliable connection between the facilities that are 2.2 Kilometers apart during adverse weather conditions that are inherent to the foothills of Boulder, CO. The equipment must be powered by a standard 120 VAC with a small enough signal strength so that no Laser Protection Officer is required. The data feed is to be through multi-mode fiber with ST connectors. A data link management interface is required that will monitor the equipment out-of-band. The management interface must be able to show the current signal strength as well as the past signal strength over time. Interested sources must submit a written qualification statement and must contain sufficient information to clearly establish the ability to provide the necessary equipment by January 6, 1997. Responses must reference Synopsis No. NRMGA000801004JW. This announcement/solicitation is being issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13 (NTE $100,000.00) and is not a request for quotes. The system must be an off-the-shelf item and have proven reliability through blizzards, high winds, and temperature fluctuations inherent to the area. The award decision will be based upon the best value to the Government, with technical merit, past performance and availability being significantly more important than price. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures are referenced at http://netsite.esa.doc.gov.oam. Technical questions can be directed to Britt Bassett at (303) 497-6275. In the absence of other qualified sources, it is the intent of the Government to negotiate on a sole source basis with Eagle Optoelectronics LLC, Marine Street Science Center, Box 456, Boulder, CO. (0357)

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