A06 Notice of Intent to Sole Source Analyzer.docx

Notice # 1136375 This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source.

The USDA, Forest Service, intends to sole source to Campbell Scientific INC(EPYHURDCL7F8) in accordance with FAR 13 – only one source reasonably available. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals.

Closing date of Notice: August 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM (EST).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334513.

The size standard is 750.

Period of Performance is 30 days ARO.

Total Estimated Value $32,834.49

The Combined Carbon Dioxide Analyzer and Anemometer for this study should have the following specifications:

· Combined support structure causes less flow distortion than two separate sensors.

· Collocated gas analyzer and sonic anemometer measurements to avoid flux loss.

· Synchronized gas analyzer and sonic anemometer measurements to avoid the need to correct for time lag.

· Low power consumption; suitable for solar power applications.

· Measurements are temperature compensated without active heat control.

· Low noise.

· Maximum output rate of 60 Hz with 20 Hz bandwidth

· Field rugged

· Field serviceable

· Factory calibrated over wide range of CO2, H2O, pressure, and temperature in all combinations encountered in practice.

· Compatible with Campbell Scientific dataloggers; field setup, configuration, and field zero and span can be accomplished directly from the datalogger.

· Sonic temperature determined from three acoustic paths; corrected for crosswind effects.

· Signal processing and transducer that wicks to improve performance of the anemometer during precipitation events.

Interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action.

Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall respond in writing to Jocelyn Hayes electronically via email to: jocelyn.hayes@usda.gov

Responses must be received no later than August 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM (EST). All documentation shall become property of the Government. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Quote, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE:

1. Business Name, Point of Contact Name, Email Address, Phone Number

2. CAGE Code and SAM UEI

3. In the event that the organization is a small business, state the category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, or SDVOSB

4. Statement of Capability: List and Discuss the specifications of proposed product and explain how it meets this requirement.