66 -- CARBON DIOXIDE ANALYZERS

The U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory (CMDL) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Li-Cor Inc. for the purchase of two Carbon Dioxide Analyzers, model LI7000. CMDL makes high-precision measurements of carbon dioxide for use in studies of the global carbon cycle. It is essential that these measurements are of the highest quality. This can be done most efficiently by copying current systems based on LiCor carbon dioxide analyzers. CMDL requires high signal-to-noise, for example less than 0.005 mmol/mol (RMS) for 20 second averaging time. The analyzer's sample cell volume must be less than 15 mL and flush efficiently, with less than 80 mL of gas. IR source should have a lifetime greater than 20,000 hours, and the optical bench must be user serviceable.This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE 100K). This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Based on our market research, Li-Cor, Inc. is the only vendor who can meet all of the requirements of this procurement. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions can be found on http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/conops/reflib/alp1296.htm. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to Ms. Rima (e-mail preferred). Anticipated award date is March 18, 2005.