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16 -- CRYOGENIC DEWPOINT HYGROMETER SOL NAAN6000001183SLW DUE 031700 POC Sharon L. Walker 816-426-7267 x241 The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, intends to contract with Buck Research for a CR-2 Cryogenic Dewpoint Hygrometer with 0.1% FS accuracy presser sensor, 115 VAC option and a modified inlet (stainless steel mount, nickel plated aluminum separator probe)for a G-IV aircraft. The Government does not have complete technical data. The Government knows of only one qualified source authorized to provide the items referenced. This is not a request for proposals and there is no solicitation available at this time. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no qualified responses are received, the Government intends to contract with Buck Research for the items required. Interested parties shall submit in writing, their name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and point of contact for a business or other government agency for which it has previously provided this item. This information shall be submitted to the address stated herein or may be faxed to 816-426-7530, Att: Chuck Hughes. Interested parties who fail to provide the information the requested will be considered not responsive to this announcement and no information will be provided. All inquiries must be received no later than 15 calendar days from date of publication of this announcement. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3728. The small business size standard is $1M. This is a small business set-aside. This acquisition is being conducted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in FAR part 13. Posted 03/02/00 (W-SN430344). (0062)

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