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59 -- INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF CESIUM BEAM FREQUENCY STANDARDS FOR CESIUM CLOCKS SOL W215294Y DUE 040400 POC Mrs. Sandi Nixon, Contract Specialist, 540/542-2303 E-MAIL: W215294Y, sandi.nixon@fema.gov. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center (MWEAC), Bluemont, VA intends to negotiate with APlus Electronics, Colorado Springs, CO to provide inspection of existing Cesium Beams Frequency Standard for Cesium Clocks, and based on the inspection results to provide repair of faulty units which will include calibration and possible installation of faulty tubes. This acquisition is in support of FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Systems (MERS) Detachment's daily operations and the mission support provided to the Agency by MERS. Based on previous market surveys and historical data, there are only 2 known sources who can provide the required inspection and repair services, as well as the replacement tubes, for the cesium clocks (OEM Hewlett Packard). The materials and services offered by APlus has proven to be the most cost effective as well as best serving the Government's interest. The supplies and services are considered commercial in nature. Interested persons may respond by identifying their capability to provide the required services and parts, to include descriptive literature/product information and pricing. Responses shall be in writing and sent to the address identified above, ATTN: Mrs. Sandi Nixon. Responses must be received no later than 12 calendar days from date of publication of the CBD notice. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by the date identified above will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government and only small business concerns may respond to the notice. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Posted 03/17/00 (W-SN435471). (0077)

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