58 -- Limiter, Passive, P/N Receiver Protector 2A3

The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, intends to purchase 40 each Limiter, Passive, P/O Receiver Protector 2A3, Atlantic Microwave Corp. P/N 1164, NSN: 5895-01-400-3043. This item is being purchased for the National Weather Service to be delivered to the National Logistics Support Center, Kansas City, MO. The drawing for this item is considered source controlled. The only approved source of supply known for this part is Atlantic Microwave Corporation, Bolton, MA. These parts are in support of current NEXRAD program, alternative or like items would not be acceptable without extensive testing. The intended procurement is for supplies for which the government intends to acquire under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions. Any small business sources, able to provide the exact make and model of the equipment reference herein is encouraged to respond to this announcement within 15 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. Also include the name, telephone number, and point of contact for businesses or other government agencies to which it has previously provided the item. The information should be submitted to the address stated herein or may be faxed to telephone number 816-426-7530 ATTN: Karen Christian. Failure to provide the required information will deem your request non-responsive. This is not a request for proposals and there is no solicitation available at this time. The government reserves the right to solicit bids based on receipt of affirmative responses to this notice. The anticipated award date shall be within 20 days after date of this announcement. The NAICS code is 334419. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Agency.