Sole Source LI-700 Open Path CH4 Analyzer & LI7550 Analyzer Interface Unit

The USDA Forest Service intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Li-Cor Biosciences for the purchase of a GHG-3 LI-7500A Upgrade and LI-7700 System, LI-7700 Open Path CH4 Analyzer, LI-7550 Analyzer unit and accessories.  The Northern Research Station, Grand Rapids  requires a open path methane sensor system, LI-7700, from Licor Biosciences. The LI-7700 system is fully compatible with the station existing data recording system and field site infrastructure. The station requires this specific analyzer because 1) of unique compatibility with existing field infrastructure, 2) the sensor configuration allows removal of moisture, which is critical to our research, 3) low power consumption and 4) no other comparable open path analyzer is available. Licor Biosciences is the only vendor who offers this type of product and full compatibility with existing instruments and infrastructure at the field site. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) code that this works falls under is 334514, with a standard of 500.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, The Government consider all responses recived September 10, 2014 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. The Government will not be resposible for any cost incurred in preparation of quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this is based upon the responses to this notice is soley witihin the discretion of the Government. Information recieved will normally be considered soley for the purpose of determinating whether to conduct a subseqequent competitive procurement.

All interested parties may submit a response for condsideration via email to Michael Ash, Contract Specialist: mikeash@fs.fed.us