dopplar lidar

NRMJ3000-10-09507SRG ***NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with The University of Leeds for the purchase of a compact Doppler Lidar. *** The sole source determination is based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) requirement which can only be met by The University of Leeds' Doppler Lidar as it is the only one which will fit the space and shape provided for installation in the Twin Otter. It is attached for measurement of radial wind profiles in the boundary layer from within 200 m of the plan for surface measurement from 15,000 ft flight levels. Delivery Date of product and services is 5 weeks after award. ***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.