20 -- Notice of intent to Compete With Limited Competition

The contract involves a notice of intent to compete with limited competition issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) based in Seattle, Washington. The objective of this acquisition is to procure a quantity of 42 ARGOS drifting buoys, which are used for environmental monitoring and data collection in marine settings. The procurement is structured as a simplified acquisition due to its estimated value being under $100,000. This solicitation, identified by number WASC-3-1091 and posted on July 16, 2003, falls under the Department of Commerce. The acquisition does not specify any set-aside categories or NAICS code and is designated as a limited competition to streamline the purchase process. The place of performance, although based in Seattle, Washington, is not explicitly detailed. This contracting action aims to support NOAA's marine environmental research and data collection efforts through the timely acquisition of essential monitoring equipment.