This is a request for information / sources sought announcement to identify potential sources and gather information on current capabilities within the market. The Air Force Metrology Calibration Detachment is considering a purchase of an Resistance Measurement Support. This package is for hardware configuration update of the Measurements International (MI) Resistance Measurement System as currently in use by the Air Force Primary Standards Laboratory (AFPSL). This requirement is to expand the range of hook-up quantities of test items beyond the current limit. This item must be capable of working with existing hardware and software. This description is for a Low-Thermal Matrix Switching Device. Number of Inputs: 20-4-wire. Operation: Matrix type switching. Thermal EMFs: shall be less than 50 nV. Maximum Current: not less than 2 Amp DC. Maximum Switching Voltage: not less than 220 V. Contact Resistance: shall be less than 0.05 ohms. Insulation Resistance: shall be greater than 1X10E8 ohms. The estimated quantity is 2 units. Offerors responding to this sources sought market research must (1) state whether they are a small or large business. (2) indicate if they are a small disadvantaged or woman-owned business, 8(a) firm, or a historically black college or university or minority institution (HBCU/MI), or a historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business; (3) advise if you have the item on a GSA schedule (4) provide information concerning the technical capabilities of the product you are interested in offering, including commercial literature/brochures. (5) advise if you accept the Government purchase card; (6) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess your firm’s capabilities; (7) Provide Point of contact and assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. All responses should be submitted to Glenna Pound Contracting officer via e-mail at [email protected] or by Fax at 740-788-5157 or mail to 813 Irving-wick Dr W Heath Oh 43056-6116 if e-mail is not possible. Reference 2M05-1-16. Responses are due by 08 Mar 04.

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