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The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Vaisala, Inc., 10 D Gill St., Woburn, MA 01801-1721, for fifty (50) probes/DTT1 transmitter assemblies, for the DTS1 based on proprietary data and the assembly would require extensive and lengthy field testing. The probes, NSN: 6685-01-519-4516, ASN: S100-2MT4-3A1A1), are to be purchased for the National Weather Service, National Logistics Support Center (NLSC). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This is not intended to be a competitive proposal. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities by submitting a required qualifications statement. In order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed product data concerning their capability to provide the supplies that will satisfy the Government's needs. All proposals received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The Central Region Acquisition Division (CRAD), requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov/. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all bidders must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at +1 (555) 000-0000. In addition, completion of the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) is required. Contractors should submit their Certification and Representations thru the on-line Business Partner Network (BPN). The BPN is the single source for vendor data for the federal government. Contractors are encouraged to go on-line at www.bpn.gov to complete its representations and certifications. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any questions should be directed to Patsy A. Ybarra, Contract Specialist, telephone no. +1 (555) 000-0000 or fax no. +1 (555) 000-0000.