Acoustic Doppler Profiler and Accessories

The United States Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, of Menlo Park, CA intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc located in Poway, CA for a 1200-kHz Acoustic Doppler Profiler and Accessories. Laboratory equipment continuity is essential and must be compatible with current inventory. No other sources are known to possess the unique and essential qualifications of Teledyne's 1200-kHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, "Acquisition of Commercial Items." In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(13)(i), other responsible sources that believe they can meet the requirement described above may submit a capability statement or quotation no later than the closing date of this announcement which will be considered by the USGS. This notice and any resulting solicitation or contract conforms to the requirements in place through FAC 2005-43, effective 02 August 2010. NAICS 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables This acquisition is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. All questions regarding this procurement shall be in writing, and addressed to Contracting Officer, Gerry Lewandowski at [email protected] no later than 10/29/2010.