This publication serves as notice of intent to procure underwater connectors for the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL).  The government intends to acquire services using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract for these supplies.  Alll proposals received before the close of the publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Bill Pickert at 206-526-6025 or emailed to [email protected]. Questions concerning this acquisition should be directed to Bill Pickert at 206-526-6025 or by email at [email protected].  This is a small purchase action estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00.

The Western Regional Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date NO award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov.

In order to register with the CCR 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 www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at 800-333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at http://ORCA.BPN.GOV.

Specifications (industry standard):

110 EA:
VMG-4-FS RA + G-FLS-P on 130" of Belden 8424 cable (shield + white on #1)

110 EA:
VMG-4-FS RA + G-FLS-P w/ customer supplied Tygon tubing and SS tube on 188" of Belden 8424 cable w/ VMG-4-FS + G-FLS-P (shield + white on #1)

Ship via GBL, delivery date of February 28th, 2010
Partial shipment will be accepted