69 -- Radar Simulator

The Coast Guard plans to award a sole-source contract to Buffalo Graphics, located in Blasdell, New York, for the supply of a PCS-100 Radar Simulator intended for classroom instruction. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, indicating a justified sole-source acquisition. The contract will be a firm-fixed price agreement, and the NAICS code associated with the procurement is 334511, which corresponds to the relevant industry classification. The small business size standard applicable is 750 employees. The solicitation process allows for a 15-day period during which responses can be submitted; if no other responsible sources respond with sufficient information, the Coast Guard will negotiate exclusively with Buffalo Graphics. All responses must be submitted via email to the designated contact address, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The contract is managed by the Department of Homeland Security through the Tracen PETALUMA office in California. The solicitation was posted on September 2, 2004, and the place of performance details are not specified beyond the agency office location. This acquisition emphasizes the importance of timely written communication and compliance with the specified procedures to be considered as a potential source.