66 -- Support, Precipitation, Gauge, Tripod, Metal w/mounting Stakes, Galvanized Finish

The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, intends to solicit for purchase of 200 each, Support, Precipitation, Gauge, Tripod, Metal, with Mounting Stakes, Galvanized Finish, Unassembled, with Assembly Instructions (Used with standard 8 inch non-recording precipitation gauge) in accordance with Specification No. P050-SP001. NSN: 6660-00-925-6683; ASN: P050. The item is being purchased for the National Weather Service, to be delivered to the National Logistics Support Center, Kansas City, MO. This item supports the National Weather Service (NWS) spare parts program. This requirement shall be considered a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this action is 332999. Any small business sources are encouraged to respond to this announcement within 5 calendar days after its publication. All contractors doing business with the Central Region Acquisition Division (CRAD) must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or certification with the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). This is a government initiative that was designed by the Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE) to replace the paper Representations and Certifications (Reps & Certs) process. No award can be made unless the vendor is registered with CCR. For more information and to register with the CCR and ORCA, please access the following websites: http://www.ccr.gov/ and http://www.bpn.gov. In order to register with the CCR and ORCA offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. Copies of bid documents will be available via electronic means consisting of accessing the FedTeds system at https://www.fedteds.gov/. In order to access the FedTeds system, contractors must be registered with FedTeds. In order to receive the complete Request for Quotation (RFQ) package, interested firms may send an email request to [email protected] or send a facsimile request to 816-274-6952, ATTN: Karen Christian. Requests must include company name, address, Cage Code number DUNS number, phone number, fax number, and email address. The RFQ package should be available on or about June 18, 2007. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency. The point of contact for any additional information is Karen Christian at telephone number 816-426-7286.