59 -- REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF CESIUM BEAM FREQUENCY STANDARD REPLACEMENT TUBE FOR CESIUM CLOCK

Notice Date

January 31, 2001

Contracting Office

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135

ZIP Code

20135

Solicitation Number

VBT1029Y

Response Due

February 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Mrs. Sandi Nixon, Contract Specialist, 540/542-2303

E-Mail Address

VBT1029Y (sandi.nixon@fema.gov)

Description

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center (MWEAC), Bluemont, VA intends to negotiate with Frequency Standards & Service (formerly A+ Electronics), Colorado Springs, CO to provide test and evaluation of an existing Cesium Beam Frequency Standard for a Cesium Clock (HP5061B/Serial No. 2840A00542) and based on the evaluation results to provide repair of the faulty unit which will include calibration and possible installation of a replacement tube . 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 3 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 Frequency Standards & Service 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 02/16/2001. 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. NAICS Code 3359990/Small Business Size 500 employees. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. SEE Note 1.

Record

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