The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Region Acquisition Division, (CRAD), Kansas City, MO., intends to solicit quotes for the acquisition of two Garmin 347 Panel Mounted Intercom Systems and installation of the systems in Aero Commander N47RF and N51RF. Also required are the installation of government supplied SatTalk 2 Satellite Phone Audio controller, and Bose Headset Adapters in both Aero Commanders. This notice is hereby issued as RFQ No. WC133M-08-RQ-0172.
The intended procurement is for supplies and services which the Government intends to acquire under the guidelines of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The justification for use of a Brand Name Item for the Garmin 347 intercom system is to maintain aircraft standardization. This system is currently installed in similar aircraft for NOAA, Aircraft Operations Center and installation of this system will allow pilots to move between platforms to best prevent confusion or complications with the operations of electronics in the aircraft. This is a Small Business Set-aside. Any small business source, able to provide the exact make and model of the equipment referenced herein is encouraged to respond to this announcement within 10 calendar days after its publication. Interested firms should submit in writing, its name, address, point of contact, telephone number, business size and a brief statement regarding its capability to provide the specified equipment. In order to receive the complete Request for Quotation package, interested firms may send an e-mail request to
[email protected] or send a fax request with an e-mail address to telephone number 816-274-6977. Failure to provide the required information will deem your request non-responsive. The government reserves the right to solicit quotes based on receipt of affirmative responses to this notice. The NAICS code for this action is 488190. Central Region Acquisition Division, requires that all Contractors doing business with this officer be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made to a company not registered in CCR. For additional information to register in CCR, please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register, all firms 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 (800) 333-0505. Contractors should submit their Certification and Representations thru the on-line Business Partner Network (BPN). The BPN is the single source for vendor data for the federal government. Contractors are encouraged to go on-line at www.bpn.gov to complete its representations and certifications.
Any questions should be directed to Charlene Yaple, Contract Specialist, at 816-426-7531 or Fax No. 816-274-6977.
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