Synopsis 145034-25-0075.pdf

SYNOPSIS

Graphitization and High Precision Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Measurement Services

SYNOPSIS:

The Graphitization and High Precision Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Measurement Services requirement is hereby synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.207 Preparation and Transmittal of Synopses:

(1) Action Code: N/A

(2) Date: 27 August

(3) Year: 2025

(4) Contracting Office ZIP Code: 80305

(5) Product or Service Code: F999

(6) Contracting Office Address: 325 Broadway, DSRC, Boulder, CO 80305

(7) Subject: Graphitization and High Precision Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Measurement Services

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: TBD

(9) Closing Response Date: 2 September 2025

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Contracting Officer: Darrin Moore

Email: darrin.moore@noaa.gov

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number:

Solicitation Number: TBD

Contract Number: To be determined at time of award.

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: $90,000.00 (est)

(13) Contract Line Item Number: N/A

(14) Contract Award Date: TBD

(15) Contractor:

New Zealand Institute of Earth Sciences (GNS)

National Isotope Centre, Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory

30 Gracefield Road

P.O. Box 31 312

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

(16) Description:

This procurement is for Graphitization and High Precision Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Measurement Services. The requirement is to provide research quality graphitization and high precision Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) 14C (radiocarbon) measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) extracted from atmospheric air samples, as part of GML’s requirements associated with the Indianapolis Flux Experiment/Northeast Corridor Urban Test Bed program.

The Government intends to negotiate directly and award one (1) firm-fixed price purchase order with a total estimated value of $90,000.00. The expected period of performance is 30 September 2025 to 29 September 2026.

Compatibility to existing systems or equipment - The required supplies must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment, and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement. GNS has a demonstrated capability to perform high precision 14C measurements. In particular, GNS has demonstrated a capability of within-wheel consistency that allows determination of carbon dioxide (fossil fuel) in these samples within +/- 0.7 ppm, and the ability to analyze the smallest samples without bias. GNS has a team that is very experienced in this field, and has measured all the previous samples for this project. Most importantly, GNS has demonstrated long-term consistency in the accuracy of their measurements for the INFLUX/NEC air samples. Known small biases (i.e.

problems with accuracy) between laboratories mean that using a different laboratory for part of the sample set would compromise the quality of the long-term record.

The proposed contract action is for equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.501. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may provide written notification to the Contracting Officer. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this synopsis 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.

(17) Place of Contract Performance: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

(18) Set-aside Status: This Government intends this procurement to be a sole source award to an other than small business.