59 -- Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Marine Laboratory in Seattle, WA, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with LI-COR, Inc. This contract aims to procure infrared sensors specifically designed for the Global Carbon Cycle program and activities related to equatorial Pacific Cruises. NOAA's PMEL has established a decade-long leadership role in global efforts to measure the partial pressure of CO2 in oceans and has standardized the use of LI-COR brand instruments for this purpose, underscoring the rationale for the sole source approach. The acquisition is simplified and estimated to be valued under $50,000. This notice signals the agency's official intent to enter negotiations directly with LI-COR, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment and the long-standing relationship with the supplier. The contract supports NOAA’s ongoing scientific mission to monitor and analyze oceanic carbon dynamics through reliable, industry-standard sensor technology. The office handling this contract is located in Seattle, Washington.