PROVIDE HELIUM FOR THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE LOCATED IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

This publication serves as notice of intent to procure supplies for the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Salt Lake City, UT. The government intends to acquire supplies using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Proposed vendor will furnish helium per the description included in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract with a period of performance that will start from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010, with the option to extend up to 2 additional years. This notice of intent is a request for competitive proposals. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Tina Mace at 801-524-5246 or email at [email protected]. Questions concerning this acquisition must be directed to Tina Mace by email at [email protected] OR Jen Brown at [email protected]. This is a small business set aside, purchase action estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00. ***The National Weather Service requires that all contractors doing business with the National Weather Service be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date NO award can be made unless the vendor ID is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at 800-333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at http://ORCA.BPN.GOV.