46--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE --- SPORIAN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

The ERDC Contracting Office intends to pursue a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 with Sporian Microsystems, Inc. for the acquisition of six AQUA PATH In-Line Water Treatment Systems. This procurement will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures and involve a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12. The AQUA PATH system is designed as a field-portable, potable waterborne pathogen detector capable of providing near real-time results in less than 20 minutes. These units are adaptable for various water conditions including fresh, brackish, and salt water, and support third-party sensor integration. The systems are intended for deployment in terrain-based applications, particularly integrated with water purification systems for both groundwater and surface water. Interested organizations are invited to submit their qualifications and capabilities to perform the effort via written communication or email by the specified deadline of March 16, 2011, 3:00 P.M. CDST. Oral communications are explicitly not accepted. Quotes should be submitted to the designated government contact using the provided solicitation number in the subject line. The contract emphasizes acquisition of these specialized waterborne pathogen detection systems from Sporian Microsystems to meet specific operational needs within the government’s water treatment and monitoring initiatives.