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66 -- INTEGRATING NEPHELOMETER WITH HEATER SOL NRMGP100800575MB POC Michelle A. Bernal, 303-497-4983, Fax #303-497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, bid.tech@noaa.gov. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with TSI, Inc. of St. Paul, MN for an integrating nephelometer with heater. The nephelometer must be compatible in physical dimensions, electrical signals, computer interface, and performance specifications with NOAA's existing TSI Model 3563. Compatibility with the performance specifications is required because the new instrument will be deployed in a duplicate sampling system at a different location, and the measurement results must be 100 percent comparable to be of scientific value. Additionally, the units are built into a 19" rack assembly that is custom-designed to connect the sample lines and electrical cables to the instrument, and any future units must fit into the assigned space with no change in the sample tubing layout and no changes in the electrical connections. The computer software for acquiring and processing nephelometer data is custom-written by NOAA, and any future nephelometers must be compatible with that software. Critical specifications available on web site http://www.cmdl.noaa.gov/aerosol/etc/nephspec.html. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http: netsite.esa.doc.gov/oam/conops/#REFERENCE. Hard copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Anticipated award date will be June 12, 1998. (0147)

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