MRG lisst-ABS sensors servicing

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Basin Region has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a single-source purchase order to Sequoia Scientific, Inc. located in Bellevue, Washington. The notice specifically pertains to maintenance and repair services for two LISST-ABS (Acoustic Backscatter) sensors used to monitor suspended sediment concentrations at the Isleta Diversion Dam. This is a pre-solicitation notice that is not a competitive solicitation, but rather a sole-source procurement intended to address specific technical service requirements. The procurement falls under the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance NAICS category and involves laboratory equipment maintenance. Market research was conducted to validate the sole-source determination, which confirmed Sequoia Scientific as the only qualified service provider.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to procure specialized sensor maintenance services for which Sequoia Scientific is the original manufacturer and sole provider of calibration and repair capabilities. The total procurement is valued at $3,090.00 with a planned performance period of five months. Extensive market research was conducted, including outreach to 38 small businesses under NAICS 888120, which revealed no alternative service providers capable of meeting the technical requirements. The Contracting Officer determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable and justified the sole-source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1 guidelines. Eligibility for this procurement is effectively limited to Sequoia Scientific due to the specialized nature of the sensors and the company's unique technical expertise. No competitive bidding or additional contractor participation is anticipated or invited for this specific procurement.