2 years) in  deep water (5000m). 3.3 DELIVERABLES The following items shall be provided at a minimum for each Acoustic Release  that is purchased: a) Instrument including fresh internal Batteries (minimum remaining shelf life  of 4 yrs) b) User Manual c) Service Kit (including at a minimum replacement seals and hardware along  with necessary assembly tools) d) Ruggedized shipping container for marine applications for items a-c The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2005) 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUN 2003) 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996)  52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (DEC 2003) 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Dec 2004) 52.247-21 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (APR  1984) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2003)  52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR  EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jan 2005) 52.228-9 CARGO INSURANCE (MAY 1999) The following provisions and clauses are provided in full text: 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 electronically at this/these address(es):  http://www.acqnet.gov/far   (End of clause) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR  EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jan 2005)  (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition  Regulation (FAR) clause, which is incorporated in this contract by reference,  to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions  of commercial items: 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).  (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b)  that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this  contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders  applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (only lists what applies from  this clause) (5) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.  644). (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June  2004) (E.O. 13126). (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of  the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29  U.S.C. 793). (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of  the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (26) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003) (E.o.s,  proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets  Control of the Department of the Treasury). (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor  Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c),  applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated  as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of  law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989) (41 U.S.C.  351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with  the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other  than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does  not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.  (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an  authorized representative of the Comptroller General,  shall have access to and right to examine any of the  Contractor's directly pertinent records involving  transactions related to this contract.  (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all  reasonable times the records, materials, and other  evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3  years after final payment under this contract or for any  shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor  Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract.  If this contract is completely or partially terminated,  the records relating to the work terminated shall be made  available for 3 years after any resulting final  termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under  the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of  claims arising under or relating to this contract shall  be made available until such appeals, litigation, or  claims are finally resolved.  (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents,  accounting procedures and practices, and other data,  regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not  require the Contractor to create or maintain any record  that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary  course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.  (e)  (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in  paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the  Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause,  other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vii of this  paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless  otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down  shall be as required by the clause--  (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May  2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all  subcontracts that offer further subcontracting  opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts  to small business concerns) exceeds $500,000 ($1,000,000  for construction of any public facility), the  subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier  subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.  (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246).  (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled  Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other  Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212).  (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with  Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U .S.C. 793).  (v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning  Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201).  (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended  (May 1989), flow down required for all subcontracts  subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C.  351, et seq.).  (vii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag  Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241  and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance  with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.  (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its  subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of  additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual  obligations.   (End of clause)  The NAICS Code is 334511 with a size standard of 750 employees. Quotes may be  submitted electronically or via facsimile to the contacts listed in this  synopsis.  All quotes shall be Firm-Fixed Price and include costs for shipping (FOB  Destination) to Bldg 3202, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529. Some of  these items may be available through GSA Federal Supply Schedules. Vendors  are free to quote either GSA pricing; Open Market pricing; or a combination of  both. Please note that brand names and part numbers are used in this  solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (Aug  1999). Any quotes offering equals to our listed items must provide  information to allow the Government to make that determination. All quotes  must be submitted by 4:00pm Central on Friday, May 2, 2008. Offerors may  mail, fax, or e-mail quotes to the contact information below:  [Please use the link below] FAX: 228-688-3153 MAILING ADDRESS: NDBC Bldg 1007 Stennis Space Center MS 39529