This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number assigned for this procurement will be EA133M-08-RQ-0811. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation and subsequent contract will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This procurement is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. The associated NAICS code is 334111 and small business size standard number of employees is 1,000.

SCHEDULE OF PRICES:
Item 0001: DUAL AXIS DOPPLER SPEED LOG SYSTEM (See Statement of Work at 1352.211-70). Qty of one (1) each.

Delivered to:
MISSION SUPPORT DIVISION
439 WEST YORK STREET
NORFOLK, VA 23510

Required delivery date: November 30, 2008

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:
The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: see FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) and FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electrically at the/these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://oam.ocs.doc.gov/CAPPS_car.html.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008)
CAR 1352.215-73 Inquiries (MAR 2000);
CAR 1352.216-70 CONTRACT TYPE (MAR 2000) This is a firm-fixed price type contract for SUPPLIES. (End of clause)
CAR 1352.233-71 Service Of Protests (MAR 2000) {Fill-in: Department of Commerce, NOAA, ERAD, Attn: SABRINA TIPPINS, 200 Granby Street, 8th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510};

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 2008). NOTE: Offerors may include paragraph (c) through (m) with quote OR enter electronically at https://orca.bpn.gov/ and submit only paragraph (b) with quote.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2007), with addenda:
Excerpts from 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2007)
(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
**Warranty -
The Dual Axis Doppler speed log shall include one of the following warranties, whichever is the shorter:

A twenty-four month warranty, inclusive to the entire Dual Axis Doppler speed log and supplied items, with the warranty period commencing on the date the Dual Axis Doppler speed log is delivered to the Government.

A twelve month warranty, inclusive to the entire Dual Axis Doppler speed log and supplied items, with the warranty period commencing on the date the Dual Axis Doppler speed log successfully passes operational testing onboard the ship.

FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)
FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991)
CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (MAR 2000)
CAR 1352.208-70 Printing (MAR 2000)
CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance With The Laws (MAR 2000)
CAR 1352.233-70 Harmless From Liability (MAR 2000)
CAR 1352.252-71 Regulatory Notice (MAR 2000)
CAR 1352.211-70 Statement of Work/Specifications (MAR 2000)
The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform the following the Statement of Work/Specifications

NEW DUAL AXIS DOPPLER SPEED LOG SYSTEM PURCHASE SPECIFICATIONS FOR NOAA SHIP THOMAS JEFFERSON

The Single Axis Doppler Speed Log system on board the NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson has exceeded its life cycle and needs to be replaced. NOAA is seeking to purchase a Dual Axis Doppler Speed Log with the same characteristics of the Sperry Marine SRD-500 Dual Axis Doppler Speed Log or equivalent. (See this link for salient characteristics - http://www.sperrymarine.northropgrumman.com/Admin/Downloads/55/Product%20Brochure.pdf.) Equipment availability is required no later than November 2008.

Specifications
The Dual Axis Doppler speed log as a minimum must incorporate the following features:

1. The typical system shall consist of a Transducer, Gate Valve Assembly, Transducer Junction Box, Processor Unit, Master Display, and Remote Digital Repeater.
2. Operating frequency between 290 to 310 KHz to minimize acoustic interference with the existing Reson 7125 Multibeam system which operates at 400 KHz.
3. Gate Valve assembly must fit in the hulls maximum clear opening of 9 ¾ inches.
4. 45 Meter Cable between the Transducer and Processor unit. The Processor unit will be installed on the bridge and at least 100 feet from the Transducer.
5. Provide manually controlled simulated speed outputs for testing of the Dual Axis Doppler speed log system and as a troubleshooting aid for any interfaced shipboard equipment.
6. Display speed measurements in Knots, Meters/second, and Feet/second.
7. Ground and water Speed accuracy shall be within a tenth of a knot.
8. Seawater temperature compensated.
9. Provide Relay Closures output.
10. Output the following NMEA 0183 format data via RS-232 and RS-422:
Speed VDVBW
Depth VDDRU and VDDPT.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUN 2008) {Fill-in: Part B, Check items 5i, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 29, and 34}

All responsible sources may submit a quote no later than AUGUST 5, 2008 at 1:00pm local time Norfolk, VA 23510. Quotes may be submitted by facsimile to 757-664-3658, or via email to Sabrina.tippins@noaa.gov, or via mail at 200 Granby Street, 8th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510. Telephone quotes will not be honored. All responsible quotes shall be considered by the agency. NOTE: Due to time constraints, LATE QUOTES will NOT be considered. Offerors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov and identify the applicable NAICS - 334111. Additionally, each offeror must obtain, and provide with the quote, a DUNs number.

Anticipated award date is on or about 15 AUGUST 2008. Quotes are to remain effective for 90 days after close of solicitation. A company representative authorized to commit the company must sign this quote. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service. All questions pertaining to the solicitation must be in writing and may be e-mailed or faxed to Sabrina Tippins at Sabrina.Tippins@noaa.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored. Potential offerors may direct inquiries to Sabrina Tippins at (757) 441-6897 or Sabrina.tippins@noaa.gov.