The National Ocean Service, Field Operations Division, Chesapeake, Virginia has a requirement for the following equipment: 25 each Aquatrak Model 3000 Transducer with top mounted bulkhead connector, calibrated to 4ft.; 25 each Aquatrak Model 4100 Installation Kit with five centering clips type 316 SS, 6 inch calibration and sounding tubes; 25 each Aquatrak model 4100 controller with multi-function processing and serial; I/O, Version 3.0 software and standard cables. The order will also include an option for the Government to purchase, in any multiple of the required units, not to exceed 25 systems at the originally quoted unit prices for a period of one year from date of purchase order. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation. OFFERS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Quotations should be submitted by April 22, 2005 to the U.S. Dept. Of Commerce/NOAA/Eastern Admin Support Center, Acquisition Management Division, 200 Granby Street, Room 815, Norfolk, VA 23510, ATTN: Linda Jacobs. For additional information contact Linda Jacobs at 757-441-6563. Quotations may be faxed to: (757) 441 3786. Reference Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number EA133C-05-RQ-1361 on your quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations Re-Write and Federal Acquisition Circular 2. The provision at 52.212 1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial applies to this acquisition; there are no addenda to the provision. Provision 52.212 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items must be submitted with your offer. Please ensure your compliance with ORCA requirements in Provision 52.212-3. Clause 52.212 4, Contract Terms & Conditions Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212 5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Checked Clauses 1, 10, 15, 16, 17, 26 and 31), apply to this acquisition. Clause 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer–Central Contractor Registration and clause 52.204-7 Central contractor Registration apply to this requirement. Clause 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options and 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity apply to this acquisition. These clauses can be downloaded and/or viewed at www.acqnet.gov/far. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR): www.ccr.gov and obtain (and provide on the offer) a DUNS number by calling 1-800-333-0505. Award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive offeror who can meet the specific requirements contained in the FEDBIZOPPS announcement and is most advantageous to the government considering price and other price related factors. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating assigned. This is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The FSC for this is 6605 and the NAICS Code is 334511, small business size standard is 750 employees. Award will be made on or about April 26, 2005.

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