66--GEOMETRICS/GEOEEL 2D A/D MODULES

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source. The contractor will provide Geometric Vibration Isolation Section with Modules for Solid Streamers and GeoEel Active Section to the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz,CA. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Geometrics, Inc., San Jose, CA, for a Vibration Isolation Section, 10m, GeoEel 20 A/D Module for Solid Streamers, and GeoEel Active Section, Solid, 25m to compliment, integrate with, and expand from 24 to 32 Channels an existing Geometric system. The contractor¿s product shall conform to the Geometric marine electronic connectors, matched internal hydrophones, and internal wiring architecture currently in use. This proposed action is for supplies which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. To the Government¿s knowledge, Geomatrics is the only potential provided of these products. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. Responses must include complete description of supplies to be provided, containing sufficient technical information, to allow agency analysis to establish bona fide capabilities. All proposals or capabilities statements may be sent to the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov. All responsible sources submitting an offer will be considered by the agency. Point of Contact: Stewart Evans, Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000. Email contact@example.gov. Place of Performance. Santa Cruz, CA 94025.