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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 27,2000 PSA#2588Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Code D-7810,
Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225 99 -- FISH COUNTER SOL 00SQ810331 DUE 051000 POC Gilbert Olivas, Fax
(303) 445-6345 WEB: AAMS Current Solicitation Listing,
Http://www.usbr.gov/aamsden. E-MAIL: Gilbert Olivas,
golivas@do.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on
a sole source basis with Water Management Technologies (WMT) to
acquire a fish counter with the characteristics as follows: 1) the fish
counter will be installed in the water and counts fish in-situ, 2)
provides two silhouettes of each fish counted, 3) counts up and
downstream fish and time and date stamps data on each fish counted, 4)
accurately calculates length, 5) determines special tags and marks for
stock assessment the fish, 6) operates on battery or 120 volt power, 7)
all data can be logged for 30 days or more and is downloadable to
computer, 8) operates with a software that provides analysis of
silhouettes, data and user adjustable specifications to sort fish and
present results, 9) can be linked to a data collection platform, 10)
has resolution to count fish from 2.5 inches up to several feet long,
11) has potential to be used to identify fish to species, 12) monitors
and records water temperature data 13) can trigger a camera or alarm
at each count and,14) can transmit data over 300 feet or longer
cables,15) the counter is rated and tested to at least 50 feet depth,
16) and is provided with operating instructions and user technical
support. The counter shall use infrared light emitters, and shall be
modifiable to a variety of water turbidities. The counter system shall
include a two year warranty, and replacement and back-up parts shall
be readily available. The fish counter shall be adjustable and
adaptable for any place fish pass through gates, slots, pumps or weirs.
This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition
Procedures (SAP). The proposed action is for supplies for which the
Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under
the authority of FAR 6.302-1. 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. Firms
that believe they can provide the required items/services described
above are encouraged to identify themselves and give written
notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence shall be
furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply
with the above requirements. All responses received within 15 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: Gilbert Olivas. Firms should identify themselves as either
small business, or other than small business, in accordance with the
size standard of less than 500 employees for Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) Code 3824. Posted 04/25/00 (W-SN448417). (0116) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0284 20000427\99-0005.SOL)
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