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66 -- WOCE/SVP DRIFTERS SOL NRMGD000901385RA DUE 040699 POC Ron Anielak 816-426-7267 ext. 226 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, Ronald.F.Anielak@noaa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation number NRMGD000901385RA is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. This solicitation is unrestricted as to business size. The SIC code is 3829 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Items to be delivered are 25 each WOCE/SVP Drifters. The drifters are WOCE/TOGA SVP Lagrangian. The drifters shall be built as stated in the WOCE/TOGA SVP Lagrangian Drifter Construction Manual by Andrew L. Sybrandy and Pearn P. Niiler dated February 1991, SIO Reference 91/6, WOCE Report Number 63 and updated in 1995, WOE Report Number 134/95, DPCP Tech Document Number 4. The drifters shall be WOCE standard drifters (SVP) using the ARGOS transmission system to send data using a 90 second transmission interval with a 33 1/3% duty cycle. The drifters shall use a Holey Sock drogue tethered at 15 meters (center of Drogue). Other sensors are Sea Surface Temperature, Submergence and Battery Voltage. See the construction manual for complete specifications of all sensors, drogue, transmitter, operational limits and drifter construction. A drifter specification sheet version 1 shall be completed for each drifter manufactured. This spec sheet must accompany each drifter at time of delivery. The only known manufacturers of this product are Metocean, Technocean, and Clearwater Instruments. Contractors shall specify in their quote their best delivery time after receipt of an order. Prices quoted shall be FOB Origin. Delivery and acceptance shall be at the Department of Commerce, NOAA/ AOML, 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149. Estimated shipping charges shall be used in evaluation of quotations. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items and 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation shall be based on price, other price related factors, and past performance. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. The clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. A product warranty consistent with customary commercial practices is required. Quotations are due by 2:00PM local time on April 6, 1999 at the DOC, NOAA, Central Administrative Support Center, Acquisition Branch Room 1749, 601 E. 12TH Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. You may FAX your quote and other info to Tel# 816-426-7530. Anticipated award date is April 9, 1999. Contact person for this acquisition is Ron Anielak Tel# 816-426-7267 ext. 226. E-mail address is Ronald.F.Anielak@noaa.gov All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 03/25/99 (W-SN312699). (0084)

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