U. S. Department Of Commerce, NOAA, Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th St., CC31, Rm. 1756, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

59 -- VME CHASSIS ASSEMBLY SOL NWWG3220019101KLC POC Karen Christian 816-426-7267 ext 236 The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, intends to purchase 15 each VME Chassis Assembly, with Power Suppply & Fan. The original supplier was Paramax Corporation (Unisys) P/N 1222420-202, NSN: 5998-01-408-3076. The item is believed to be manufactured by Elma Electronics, Fremont, California, P/N 12V-219-R03J12MP85C-RDA. The Government knows of only two sources authorized to provide the item identified. These items will be delivered to the National Weather Service, Kansas City, MO. This is not a request for proposals and there is no solicitation available at this time. This acquisition is being conducted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in FAR Part 13. The Government reserves the right to solicit bids based on receipt of affirmative responses to this notice. Any small business source, able to provide the exact make and model of the equipment referenced herein is encouraged to respond to this announcement within 15 calendar days of publication. Interesested firms should submit in writing, its name, address, point of contact, telephone number, business size and a brief statement regarding its capabilities to provide the specified equipment, and the name, telephone number, point of contact for a business or other government agency to which it has previously provided the item. Failure to provide the information identified above when responding may be considered non-responsive to the requirements of this announcement. You may fax your response and required information above to (816)426-7530, ATTN: Karen Christian. The SIC Code for this action is 3669. The size standard is 500 employees. This is not a small business set-aside Posted 03/16/00 (W-SN435152). (0076)

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