U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

66 -- NON-MAGNETIC ZEISS-JENNA 010 THEODOLITES SOL 98CRQQ1011 DUE 042798 POC Marilyn Hutchison, MS 204B, (303) 236-5900 x327 E-MAIL: USGS, CR, Acquisitions & Federal Assistance, mhutchi@usgs.gov. Concerns having the ability to furnish and deliver to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geological Hazards Team, six (6) Zeiss-Jena 010B one-second Theodolites 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: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geologic Hazards Team, has a requirement for six (6) Zeiss-Jena 010B one-second theodolites, according to the following specifications: 1) The unit is to be a Zeiss-Jena 010B one-second theodolite; 2) The theodolite is to be steel-free and totally non-magnetic and can be either new or used and certified as to good or better functional condition; 3) The horizontal and vertical circles and its reading systems are to provide a mean directional accuracy of + one arcsecond; 4) The telescope is to be 30-power and provide a true-to-side erect image and focus from 1.5m to infinity; 5) The axis and bushing are to be totally non-magnetic and be maintenance free for a period of 15 years. The vertical axis is to have a wobble of less than 2 seconds when used in harsh environments; 6) It must possess a built-in optical plummet with target focusing of 0.5m to infinity and a centering accuracy of +0.3 mm over a distance of 1.5m; 7) Vertical circle perpendicularity is assured through the use of an aperiodically dampened, quick-setting tilt compensator which settles down within 1 second to an accuracy of +0.3 seconds; 8) Spirit levels are to be provided with a sensitivity of 20 seconds per division in a tubular style and 8 minutes in a box level; 9) Circle graduation is to be in 360 degrees with both coarse and fine motions; 10) The theodolite is to operate over a temperature range of -25 to +45 degrees Cent; 11) The theodolite is to weigh less than 5 Kg. 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 asa sole source from MinGeo Kft., Kassai, Hungary, 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. See Note 22. (0072)

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