58 -- Radio Modem

The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, intends to solicit for purchase of 80 each, Modem, Radio 410.950 MHZ, RNET 9600, AAI Drawing No. 62828-90315-20, Rev B or Motorola P/N K44GNM1001A, NSN: 5895-01-381-0771. The only approved source of supply known for this item is Motorola, Inc. These items are being purchased for the National Weather Service (NWS) to be delivered to the National Logistics Support Center, Kansas City, MO. As this part is in support of the NWS current Automated Surface & Operation System (ASOS) program, alternative or like items would not be acceptable without extensive testing. The intended procurement is for supplies for which the government intends to acquire under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions. Any small business sources, able to provide the exact make and model of the equipment referenced herein is encouraged to respond to this announcement within 10 calendar days after its publication. Interested firms should submit in writing, its name, address, point of contact, telephone number, business size and a brief statement regarding its capability to provide the specified equipment. Also include the name, telephone number, and point of contact for businesses or other government agencies to which it has previously provided the item. In order to receive the complete Request for Quotation package, interested firms may send a email request to contact@example.gov or send a fax request to telephone number +1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: Karen Christian. The government reserves the right to solicit bids based on receipt of affirmative responses to this notice. Failure to provide the required information will deem your request non-responsive. The anticipated award date shall be within 20 days after the date of this announcement. The NAICS code for this action is 513390. This requirement shall be considered a small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Agency.