William J. Hughes Technical Center, Contracts Branch, ACT-131, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405

66 -- ANALYTICAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE EMISSIONS TESTING SYSTEM SOL DTFA03-96-R-00036 POC Michael J. Ward, Contracting Officer, ACT-131, 609-485-5726. In accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System (FAAAMS) paragraph 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA decision to contract with a selected source via single source procedures. The FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center intends to award a single source contract to Rosemount Analytical, La Habra, CA, to acquire an Analytical Aircraft Engine Emissions Testing System. This system includes the following analyzers: (1) Model 880A NDIR Analyzer, Ranges: 0-5, 0-20% CO, Output: 0-5 VDC Linear. (2) 880A NDIR Analyzer, Ranges: 0-5, 0-20% CO2, Output: 0-5 VDC Linear. (3) 955 NO/NOX Analyzer, Ranges: 0-10, 25, 100, 250, 10000 PPM, Output: 0-10, 100 MV, 0-1, 5 VDC Field Selectable. (4) 402RS Heated Hydrocarbon Analyzer, Ranges: 0-100 PPM (Adjustable) as propane primary 0-1000 PPM Over-Range, Output: 0-5 VDC, Display: 3 1/2 Digit LED %Range of HC. (5) OM11EA Oxygen Analyzer, Ranges: 0-5, 10, 25%, Output: 0-5 VDC. Two of the five analyzers will be an overhaul (refurbishment) of the existing 880 non-dispersive infrared, used for Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Carbon (CO2). The other three will be new analyzers using state-of-the-art technology. Rosemount Analytical is the only know designer and manufacturer of an aircraft engine emissions testing system for piston engine aircraft capable of reading absolute numbers (not just relative emissions) in the above stated ranges and output (especially in the area of 20% CO). Rosemount analyzers generate data that is industry accepted and laboratory quality. Additionally, FAA personnel have been operating and maintaining the same or similar analyzers for the past 15 to 20 years thereby minimizing the cost associated with extensive training on different equipment. A competitive solicitation is not available for this procurement. If your firm does not agree with this single source determination please provide evidence of your firm's capability and experience in providing the above mentioned system and the FAA Tech Center will evaluate that information accordingly. All responses to this announcement must be directed to the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after appearance in the Commerce Business Daily. (0187)

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