U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

B -- MULTI-BEAM BATHYMETRIC SURVEY SOL n/a POC Robert Valdez, (303) 236-5900 ext 424 Concerns having the ability to process multi-beam sonar data for Yellowstone Lake described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The following Salient Characteristics are considered essential to this requirement. The U.S. Geological Survey, Minerals Team, has a requirement to continue an on-going multi-beam bathymetric survey that began in 1999 and shall continue through 2003. The U.S. Geological Survey plans to issue a contract for one year with two-one year options. Contractor will be required to provide the following: On-shore multi-beam data reduction and processing expert to correct raw survey data, to exert quality control, and to produce preliminary maps and fully edited and corrected final ASCHII-formatted data files. Ship-board technician to calibrate sonar instruments and acquire high quality multi-beam bathymetric data. Contractor shall provide computers and equipment needed to complete above-said tasks. Contract shall be required to provide proprietary SeaView software for interpretation of multi-beam data for installation on USGS computers. Contractor shall provide expert consultation in the processing and interpretation of swath bathymetric data. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, the Government considers the item specified as a sole source from L-3 Communications SeaBeam Instruments, 141 Washington Street, East Walpole, MA 02032 and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required item or its functional equivalent (based upon the criteria specified herein) are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. This notice may represent the Governments only official notice of this procurement. See Notes 22. Posted 07/26/00 (W-SN479001). (0208)

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