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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 06, 2002 FBO #0094
SOURCES SOUGHT

R -- Deploy NOAA Aerosol Mass Spectrometer

Notice Date

3/4/2002
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, CO, 80303-3328
 

ZIP Code

80303-3328
 

Solicitation Number

NRMAB-200146DT
 

Response Due

3/24/2002
 

Archive Date

4/8/2002
 

Point of Contact

Doris Turner, Purchasing Agent, Phone (303) 497-3872, Fax (303) 497-3163,
 

E-Mail Address

doris.p.turner@noaa.gov
 

Description

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed to negotiate on a sole source basis a contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Aerodyne Research Inc. (ARI) to support NOAA scientists in the deployment of the Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (AMS) on board the NOAA research Vessel Ronald H. Brown during the New England Air Quality Study (NEAQS) to be conducted from July 10 through August 10, 2002. Specifically ARI personnel will: 1. Assist in the installation of the AMS and its associated electronics into a sea-tainer that will be mounted on the deck of the RV Ronald H. Brown. Once installed the instrument will be tested to ensure optimal operation during the research cruise. 2. ARI personnel will work with NOAA scientists onboard the vessel during the first half of the research cruise. ARI personnel will also be available to assist in the real-time reduction and analysis of the data during the whole cruise. 3. ARI personnel will assist in the analysis of data collected after the field study has been completed. In particular, ARI will work with NOAA scientists to classify the types of particles measured. Period of performance is April 1, 2002 through April 2, 2003. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (under $100,000). FAR Clauses in full text are at http://www.ARNET.gov/far/ . This synopsis is issued for information purposes only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to the notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/conops\#REFERENCE Hard copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Anticipated award date will be March 25, 2002.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Billerica, MA

Zip Code: 01821

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00034996-W 20020306/020304213106 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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