Sole source - Accelerometers

Special Notice Sole Source The USGS, Western Region Earthquake Science Center in Menlo Park, CA, in accordancce with FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Kinemetrics, Inc. to provide seismic sensors (33 uniaxial and 1 triaxial). The sensors are to be used in conjunction with the Kinemetrics Roc "Dolomite" recording system currently installed in the Green Building on the MIT campus. There are no other know sensor which can provide the seamless integration with the recorder. This procurement is a sole source requirement and is not a solicitation or a request for competitive proposal. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1700 on September 7. 2010 by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Hhowever, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future proposes. Contracting Office Address: USGS, Western Region, 3020 State University Drive, Suite 2002, Sacramento, CA 95819