Ocean Wave Glider Marine Unmanned Surface Vehicle

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a vendor to provide two (2) Wave Glider Marine Unmanned Surface Vehicles with optional items or an equal product. This combined synopsis/solicitation is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested for Request for Quote Number QA133W-11-RQ-0082 (see attached RFQ). The National Data Buoy Center intends to award a single firm fixed price purchase order on an unrestricted basis. The specification for the Wave Glider or equal is attached to this notice and shall be used to prepare your quote. Tentative award date is February 23, 2011. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999). Award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror whose offer will result in the best value to the Government based on the evaluation factors in FAR 52.212-2: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE All offerors must be registered in Central Contractors Registration, CCR, to be considered for an award with the Federal Government. For more information, visit www.ccr.gov. Additionally, all offerors must obtain, and provide with their quote, their nine-digit Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Offers must be submitted in writing by e-mail, contact@example.gov, Fax, +1 (555) 000-0000, or U.S. Mail, National Data Buoy Center, Attn: Kurt Weilbaecher, Building 1007, Stennis Space Center, MS, 39529. Please submit all inquiries by e-mail, contact@example.gov. Phone inquiries will not be honored.