U. S. Department of Commerce, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000

58 -- MARINE SATELLITE TRANSCEIVERS SOL 40-QANW-8-00139, Rev A. DUE 050598 POC Sandra J. Mueller, Contracting Officer, phone (228) 688-1706, fax (228) 688-3153. This is a combined CBD synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisiton Regulation ( FAR ) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This is procurement is not a small business set-aside as the supplies are manufactured by a large business, however the item may be supplied by small businesses. There is only one line item: 001 Westinghouse Wavetalk Model D-1000M PD-10 HVDM Marine Satellite Telephone with mid-gain antenna, 40 foot cable and x.25 packet data capabilities. Quantity 8 each. Delivery FOB Destination, 14 days after receipt of order. Delivery address National Data Buoy Center, Attn: Property Officer, Building 3203, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provisions. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with this offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and there are not addenda to this clause. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Include Duns number with offer. OFFERS ARE DUE MAY 5, 1998 AT 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME. For information about this solicitation contact Sandra J. Mueller, Contracting Officer, phone (228) 688-1705 or fax to (228) 688-3153. Note: This procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (0107)

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