The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Volcano Science Center, Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) requires a custom robot arm with two humid and temperature sensors to be used with existing USGS-own Mettier AT-200 Analytical Balance, custom Turntable, barcode reader and CRS Carousel. This robotic arm system will be required to be programmed and installed with two additional features that will improve the quality control and make all previously made connections with existing peripheral devices such as the interface with turntable, barcode reader, analytical balance, and carousels. In addition, the vendor will need to be very knowledgeable of programming requirements to meet the DOI security requirements and have extensive knowledge of working sediment laboratories processes and the existing lab workings. It is imperative that the contractor 1) have complete understanding of sediment laboratories processes, 2) have previously programed USGS CVO's robotic system computer OS, and 3) have extensive knowledge of robotics, lab sediment processes, to interface the new robot arm with CVO's existing peripherals that the arm will interact with. We intend to award a non-competitive to Software Technology Group of Beaverton, OR. The USGS intends to award a non-competitive purchase order in accordance with the procedures of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, - Acquisition of Commercial Items. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code for this action is 334513 Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring, Displaying, And Controlling Industrial Process Variables, and the PSC is 6685 Pressure, Temperature, And Humidity Measuring And Controlling Instruments. Other interested concerns having the ability to furnish these services shall submit a capabilities statement to the Contracting Officer by electronic mail no later than the closing date of this announcement. All submissions will be evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. All responses must be in writing directed to the Contracting Officer by email to
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