GRUAN Support Instrumentation - FY16

The NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) coordinates the US GRUAN sites, which include the ARM Southern Great Plains (SGP) and Howard University Beltsville Research Station and Boulder, Colorado. These sites have been selected for CFH measurements as compliant GRUAN sites and are expected to operate a monthly CFH sondes to better evaluate the upper troposphere / lower stratosphere humidity. These sondes will aid in the production of the highest quality data for atmospheric humidity compared to other radiosonde humidity measurements available on the market. Several international scientific studies comparing radiosonde measurements have repeatedly shown that most used radiosonde data show a dry humidity bias at low temperatures. The CFH measurements have been tested for highest quality and reliability at these cold conditions. The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA/OAR/ARL/ATDD, has a requirement for the following instrument: Cryogenic Frostpoint Hygrometer Instruments with Inlet tubes. The CFH humidity measurements include: 1. Best quality Humidity measurements 2. Fully digital transmission 3. Water resistant 4. Continuous outdoor use Cryogenic Frostpoint Hygrometer Instruments with Inlet tubes - Quantity of 14 KIT CFH Inlet Tube Replacement - Quantity of 12 iMet-1 Radiosonde - Quantity of 20 Balloon - Quantity of 12 Parachute - Quantity of 12 THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES AUTHORIZED IN FAR PART 13. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is NRMAC100-16-00409. This synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-63. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), an award will be made to the firm who can meet the specific requirements and is most advantageous to the Government considering price and other price related factors. A good faith estimate of ground shipping to DOE ARM Facility; Southern Great Plains Site; 109596 Coal Road; Billings, OK 74630; Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000; and to NCAS; HURB1; 1840 Seventh St. NW RM 305; Washington, DC 20001 should be provided, as only actual shipping costs confirmed by freight weigh bill and invoice will be reimbursed. If handling charges or fees are included, they should be a separate line item. This is a small business set-aside. The FSC code for this action is 6660. The NAICS code for this action is 334519. Size standard is not to exceed 500. The Eastern Region Acquisition Division (ERAD) requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in please access the following website: http://www.sam.gov/. In order to register with the SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors 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. The government now requires all contractors submit their Certification and Representation SAM. The SAM website is the single source for vendor data for the Federal Government. Contractors should go on-line at www.sam.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: 1) Technical Capability: Must meet all characteristics as stated. 2) Past Performance: Quality, Timeliness, and customer service. 3) Price: Quote must state price in U.S. Dollars. 4) Delivery: Quote must include delivery schedule. 5) Warranty: Quote must state warranty, if applicable. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 P.M. EST on April 27, 2016. Reference Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number NRMAC100-16-00409 in your quotation. All quotes must be submitted via electronics means (e-mail) to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov or by fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. The anticipated award date is on or about February 25, 2016. Required delivery is 45 days on receipt of order. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Potential offerors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov .Telephonic requests will not be honored.