Collaborative Atmospheric Measurement Program

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to award a sole source contract to LR Tech Inc. LR Tech Inc. is the single manufacturer of a specific instrument, the Atmospheric Sounder Spectrometer for Infrared Spectral Technology (ASSIST II). The ASSIST II instrument is based on a design with proven reliability and performance under field conditions and has been optimized for remote operation and data telemetry. This instrument will be leased by NGA and set up and operated by LR Tech Inc. over the period of one year. The data collected from this instrument will be analyzed by LR Tech using their atmospheric profile retrieval algorithms. Analysis results will be incorporated into a technical report assessing the accuracy and utility of remotely sensed infrared Green House Gas (GHG) measurement capabilities. This procurement will be issued under the authority of FAR 6.302.1; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract is being contemplated. Interested parties may show their interest and capabilities to respond to the requirement. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses of interest must be received within 15 calendar days of the publication in FedBizOpps. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.