99--REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) FOR AMETEK SERNET SEQUENCE OF EVENTS RECORDERS

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) for Seventy-Nine (79) Ametek SERNET Sequence of Events Recorders for the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), Oklahoma City, OK. This RFQ is open to all socio-economic categories; therefore, full and open competition. However, to be considered, your company must be registered with a DUNS number on the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) website (www.ccr.gov). The quantities and descriptions for this procurement are shown below: Qty Part Number 79 SERnet-48-RK-2U-X-MOD SERNET Sequence of Events Recorder Systems 48 number of inputs RK 19" rack mount 2U Dual redundant AC/DC power supply (hot swappable) X 24 VDC field contact voltage internally provided MOD modbus protocol Interested vendors should respond with the following: (1) Quoted price along with any quantity (price break) discount purchases, e.g., range of 1 to 10. (2) Provide a description of the terms and conditions of warranties and the processes and procedures (for each specific manufacturer and manufacturer's part number). This information is required in order for the FAA to obtain warranty repair service, if required. (3) Complete and return the attached Business Declaration Form. The form is provided as a separate document under this announcement. NOTE TO VENDOR: Please submit a quote (you may use your company's letterhead), incorporating the attached "Terms and Conditions Sheet" for this requirement. Terms and conditions which differ, in part or in total, from those contained in this document will not be considered nor accepted by the Government. The terms and conditions herein may only be changed as a result of price negotiations, quantity / payment discounts offered by the Vendor, or changes to delivery terms / schedule for the supplies / services required as agreed to by both parties. In these instances, the Contracting Officer shall clearly document any agreements in the contract for the benefit of both parties prior to contract award. Quotes are to be quoted FOB Destination (MMAC, Oklahoma City, 73169); please include estimated delivery timeframe. All quotes should be submitted electronically to the following address: contact@example.gov Vendors must respond by 2:00 p.m. CST (Oklahoma Time), Friday, June 15, 2012. Responses should be submitted in a Microsoft Word document (preferred); however, portable document format (i.e. .pdf file) is acceptable. The FAA will not respond to telephonic inquiries. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing responses to this RFQ. This announcement shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the FAA to acquire these products. Responders to this announcement may be asked to provide additional details/information based on their initial response. The final determination by the FAA not to open this requirement to competition, based on any information provided, is solely within the discretion of the FAA. This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at +1 (555) 000-0000." NOTE: This original announcement was posted on the FAA's Contracting Opportunities website. If you are viewing this from another source, it may not contain all pertinent information. You may visit the FAA's website at www.faaco.faa.gov.