52--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) plans to award a sole source contract to Kinemetrics, Inc. for four High Dynamic Range Accelerographs. This procurement is conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the authority of FAR 13.106. The acquisition supports the ERDC Information Technology Laboratory’s need to upgrade earthquake monitoring equipment at the Little Rock District’s Norfolk Dam Project. The specific instruments required are ETNA accelerographs, uniquely manufactured by Kinemetrics, and characterized by being self-contained, three-channel digital strong-motion accelerographs with advanced features such as flash memory data storage, internal tri-axial force balance accelerometers, 24-bit resolution at 200 samples per second, multiple power options, and built-in self-test capabilities ensuring full calibration. Interested parties with the capability to fulfill the contract specifications may submit their qualifications in writing to the designated contact, Robyn D. Wells, by 4:00 PM CST on April 1, 2011. Responses must reference the solicitation number and be submitted electronically as oral communications are not accepted. Any inquiries regarding the procurement can be directed to Robyn Wells via the provided phone number. This contract falls under NAICS code 334519, pertaining to other measuring and controlling device manufacturing.