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66 -- 96CO MONITOR SOL NRMGP1-900585DT DUE 071299 POC Doris Turner, Purchasing Agent, 303-497-3872; Fax: 303- 497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, Doris.P.Turner@noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), requires a carbon monoxide (CO) monitor to be flown aboard aircraft to measure the vertical and horizontal distributions of CO in the atmosphere. These measurements demand a monitor which continuously measures CO with (1) a response on the order of a few seconds, (2) high precision (1-2 percent) over a few seconds = measurement period, (3) a detection limit less than 10 parts per billion (ppb), (4) a linear response over the range 10 to 1000 parts per billion, and (5) requires low maintenance. The instrument must also (6) weigh less than 50 lbs, (7) fit in a compact case (maximum 24" x 24" x 12"), and (8) have a proven history of successful use aboard aircraft. Interested sources proposing to supply equivalent services must submit a written qualification statement clearly establishing capability to meet the above = requirements within 15 days from the date of this synopsis. The qualification statements will be used to determine the need for competitive bids. In the absence of other qualified sources, it is the intent of the Government to negotiate a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Aero-Laseer, GMBH, Postfach 1107, 82451Garmisch- Portenkirchen, Germany as this source is considered to be the only responsible source and no other items will satisfy agency requirements. These are the only specifications. There is no bid package available. This announcement/solicitation is being issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13 (NTE $100,000.00). The award decision will be based upon the best value to the Government, with technical merit and past performance being more important than price. Terms and conditions and agency level protest procedures are referenced at http://www.doc.gov/oam/conops/#REFERENCE. Responses are due by July 6, 1999 either via fax or mail. No RFQ package is available. Posted 06/22/99 (D-SN345852). (0173)

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