58 -- Notice of intent to negotiate sole source contract

Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with SIMRAD for the office of National Marine Fisheries Service Ecosystems Oceanography Division located in Honolulu, HI. Purpose of proposed contract is for purchase of qty one each GPT 38khz beam Transceiver Part number EK6-202589 and qty of one each ES38-12, Splitbeam transducer, 12x12 degree, 20m cable, Part number KSV-111497FR. Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center standardized on SIMRAD brand of equipment to ensure comparability and integrity of data collected. This notice may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000.00.