Notice of Intent to issue a sole-source contract.

The USGS, OAG-Sacramento, CA intends to negotiate a firm-fixed contract with OTT Hydromet of Loveland, CO on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b), soliciting from a single source, for the SUNA V1 nitrate sensor from Satlantic Sea-Bird Scientific in support of a "super site of continuous measurement in the Willamette River at Portland, OR.

The applicable NAICS code is 334516. The anticipated award date is mid to late July 2016.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responses received by 1700 hrs Pacific Daylight Savings on 27 June 2016 will be considered by the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items/services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services/supplies. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Questions shall be submitted electronically to Joseph Riccomini, Contracting Officer, 916-278-9347, jriccomini@usgs.gov