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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 27,2000 PSA#2588

Bureau 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)

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