NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, 3D SONIC ANEMOMETER

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES
Type of Notice: Special Notice
Title: Notice of Intent for 3D sonic anemometer
Description:
We require specialized sensors to collect long-term meteorological, phenological and ecological data for correlation in eddy covariance flux computation. This request is to complete a cohort of 3 eddy covariance (EC) towers that include: 3D sonic anemometer and the associated accessories for the 3 EC towers. The instruments are to be used for research projects which are crucial for objectives outlined in the 5-year CRIS project plan NP 215--Grass, Forage and Rangeland Agroecosytems Sub-objective 2.A : Quantify community phenology and carbon dioxide and water fluxes of meadows with different grazing regimes and Milestones in Objective 2: Evaluate the effectiveness of fuel treatments, rehabilitation, and other management strategies on plant community development and ecosystem function. We are requesting this CSAT3B from Campbell Scientific so that the 3rd tower instrumentation is identical to the other two towers in order for the data to be comparable
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. No solicitation will be issued.
Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses are to be received within seven (7) calendar days of this notice. No telephone calls are being accepted.
The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, intends to award on a single source basis. Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to Campbell Scientific. This is for 3D sonic anemometer . NAICS Code is 334516. Delivery is estimated to be 60 days after award
Award is in accordance FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).