Arcata Associates, Inc. intends to negotiate as an emergency on a sole make and model basis as all or none, with Value Added Resellers (VARs) of Innovative Electronic Designs (IED) for additional IED Titan chassis and amplifiers in support of the Emergency Warning System (EWS) at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA.
Arcata Associates, Inc. intends to purchase these items from Value Added Resellers (VARs) of Innovative Electronic Designs (IED) pursuant to FAR 13.106, which implements the statutory authority at 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) for acquisition of a specific make, model, or services available from only one or a limited number of sources.
Interested firms have until Nov 17, 2008 1:00 PM CST to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, the attached Request for Quote, and all associated paper work per the special instructions. Responses received after Nov 17, 2008 1:00 PM CST without the required information will be considered non responsive to the synopsis/solicitation and will not be considered. A determination by Arcata Associates, Inc. to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open cost competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of Arcata Associates, Inc.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested per the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ), and includes complete description and part numbers together with Representation and Certifications, and Arcata Associates, Inc. Terms and Conditions and all attachments must be completed in order for consideration.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this Internet site for the release of any amendments, and clarifying questions and answers. For subscribers to the WWW who wish to obtain the relevant documents covering this synopsis, please access said information at http://procurement.nasa.gov as no hardcopy will be provided by this office.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.
All responsible sources may submit an offer by the required date which shall be considered by Arcata Associates, Inc.