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The contract involves the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Environmental Technology Laboratory negotiating a sole source agreement with Montana State University for the deployment of an Infrared Cloud Imager (ICI) system in Barrow, Alaska, as part of the 2004 DOE Water Vapor Intensive Observation Period (IOP). This marks the final phase of a multi-year project led by Dr. Joseph Shaw and his research team, who initially developed the ICI instrument between 1999 and 2000 to obtain radiometrically calibrated thermal infrared imagery for cloud classification and statistical analysis. The ICI was previously deployed during the winter seasons from 2001 to 2003, supporting NOAA's environmental research activities. This procurement will be conducted under simplified acquisition procedures with a limit not to exceed $100,000, and no competitive solicitation is planned due to the sole source basis justified by the specialized capability of Dr. Shaw's team. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by February 17, 2004, and relevant terms and conditions adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The contract is managed through the Department of Commerce office in Seattle, Washington, and responses to the synopsis will be evaluated solely to determine if pursuing competitive procedures would be beneficial to the government.

General Info

NOAA contracts Montana State University for Infrared Cloud Imager deployment in Barrow, Alaska, under $100,000.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedJan 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

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OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Technology Laboratory (ETL) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Montana State University for Dr. Joseph Shaw and his research group to deploy the infrared cloud imaging instrument in Barrow, Alaska for the 2004 DOE Water Vapor IOP. This is the final phase of a three year on-going project. Dr. Shaw and colleagues developed the Infrared Cloud Imager (ICI) during 1999-2000 that is used for obtaining radiometrically calibrated thermal infrared images of the sky for cloud classification and cloud statistics computation. Dr. Shaw deployed the ICI in Barrow, Alaska for ETL in the winter of 2001-2003. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned.. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions can be found on http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/conops/reflib/alp1296.htm. A copy in full text is available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Anticipated award date February 17, 2004.