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A -- RESEARCH ON USE OF PULSED MICROWAVE RADIATION TO REDUCE BIRD STRIKES SOL APWSNWOH0001-0 DUE 110199 POC Charlene Lambert (612)370-2113 E-MAIL: /PRESOL, CHARLENE.L.LAMBERT@USDA.GOV. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), Sandusky, Ohio, intends to issue a sole source purchase order with DRA of Washington, Inc., to conduct research on the use of pulsed microwave radiation to reduce bird strikes. The contractor will: 1. Design and implement a modification to an avionics radar transmitter; 2. Estimate the production cost of the modification; 3. Document a ground test plan and submit plan for approval ; 4. Prepare instrumentation and make arrangements for test; 5. Conduct the ground test; 6. Analyze the test results and quantify improved avoidance reaction; 7. Draft a flight test plan. SIC code 8999. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any proposals received by the response due date will be considered by the Government to determine if competition should be considered. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition procedures per FAR 12. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1; Fixed Price 52.243-1; Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.202-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5. For additional information please contact Charlene Lambert, at (612) 370-2113. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m., November 1, 1999. Posted 10/29/99 (W-SN396508). (0302)

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