This is a combined synopsis/solicitation and no other solicitation will be issued. This will be 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) intends to used the procedures under FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the purchase of (14) each ruggedized 9522A iriduim modems with internal SIM card reader, NAL p/n A3LA-D. All quotes shall be Firm-Fixed Price and include costs for shipping (FOB Destination, Stennis Space Center, MS  39529). Some of these items may be available through GSA Federal Supply Schedules. Vendors are free to quote either GSA pricing; Open Market pricing; or a combination of both. Please note that brand names and part numbers are used in this solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999). Any quotes offering equals to our listed items must provide information to allow the Government to make that determination. The NAICS Code is 334513 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. By submitting an offer, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the offer. All quotes must be submitted by 4:00pm Central on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.  Requested delivery date is April 16, 2010, and NDBC plans to award on April 1, 2010.  Offerors may fax or e-mail quotes to the contact information below:

E-Mail or fax:

[email protected]

(228) 688-3153

 

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