66--QL85 Inline Centralizer 700 Bar

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Science Center in Menlo Park, California, intends to enter into a sole source contract with Mount Sopris Instrument Company, based in Denver, Colorado, to procure two QL85 Inline Centralizers rated for 700 Bars and one Maintenance Kit for these centralizers. These items are essential for the repair and maintenance of a USGS-owned Advanced Logic Technologies ABI85 Acoustic Borehole Televiewer, a specialized wireline geophysical logging tool. Mount Sopris Instrument Company is the only authorized U.S. dealer and representative for Advanced Logic Technologies, making it uniquely qualified to supply the required equipment under this noncompetitive justification. The USGS has acknowledged the necessity of competition to the greatest extent possible and invites other capable vendors to submit their capabilities by June 30, 2014, to potentially meet the contract requirements. This procurement activity falls under the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants-National, with contract details posted in early June 2014. The contract is identified by solicitation number G14PS00433 and categorized under the NAICS code 334519, relating to measuring and controlling device manufacturing. The sole source approach is justified due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the exclusive dealership held by Mount Sopris Instrument Company, underscoring the specialized nature of the repair and maintenance parts required for this advanced scientific instrumentation.