Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Code D-7810, Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225

66 -- PORTABLE MULTI PARAMETER ELECTRONIC WATER QUALITY DATA COLLECTION AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT SYSTEM SOL 99D88290038 DUE 070699 POC Sue Trujillo by fax (303)445-6345 WEB: AAMS Current Solicitation Listing, http://www.usbr.gov/aamsden. E-MAIL: Sue Trujillo, d7810@do.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source bases with Hydrolab Corporation to acquire portable multi parameter electronic water quality data collection and monitoring equipment systems and components for use with existing instrumentation. In water quality monitoring and profiling, equipment consistency is vital in comparing data analysis of effects of ecosystem changes. The data displays must be transferable between underwater sondes for calibration and field flexibility. The monitoring sondes must have capacity for extended memory for long periods of remote deployment and data logging in sometimes harsh field conditions. The underwater sondes and depth sensors must be able to operate to at least 200 meter depths. The sondes must also have the capability to interchange ion specific probes (including chlorophyll and dissolved gasses) as the specific studies and conditions require. Presently, Hydrolab Corporation is the only known source of this instrumentation which is compatible with the current hydrolabs in operation. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The proposed action is for supplies which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR6.302-1. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the supplies that will satisfy the agency requirements. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Any firms believing they can provide portable electronic water quality monitoring equipment compatible with our existing equipment, may submit concise documentation which supports the ability to furnish the required items for consideration by the Bureau of Reclamation. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responses received within 5 working days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at (303)445-6345, Attention: Sue Trujillo. Posted 06/29/99 (W-SN348288). (0180)

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