SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Carbon Monoxide Analyzers
- Notice Date
- 7/24/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mountain Region Acquisition Division, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, CO, 80305-3328, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- NRMJ1000-7-18458DT
- Response Due
- 8/8/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/8/2007
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), Global Monitoring Division (GMD) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis a contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with Aero-Laser, GMBH, Unterfieldstrasse 12, d-82467, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany for two analyzers that measure carbon monoxide (CO) with linear response over the range of atmospheric CO (40 to 500 parts per billion [ppb]), a precision of at least 1 percent, low maintenance and long-term reproducibility. Sole source determination is based on NOAA's experience showing that CO analyzers based upon chemical fluorescence in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) provide the most precise and accurate measurements. The gas chromatography-HgO reduction analyzer tested is useful for good precision and low detection limit, however, it also has a non-linear response and the response characteristics change with time which makes it difficult to accurately calibrate over a long period of time. Non-dispersive Infrared detectors cannot provide the necessary precision within required analysis period. Tunable Diode Laser spectroscopy require high maintenance and are not considered suitable for remote measurements. Delivery shall be FOB destination, Boulder CO and is required 120 days ARO. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 and the size standard is 500 employees. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, firms that believe they can meet the Government's requirements may submit their capabilities in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Information submitted will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO
- Zip Code: 80305
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 80305
- Record
- SN01350245-W 20070726/070724220452 (fbodaily.com)
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