A -- Measurements of organic trace gases

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Colorado, plans to enter into a sole source contract with the University of California to conduct measurements of trace organic gases using a Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometer at Chebogue Point, Nova Scotia. This work is part of the NOAA NEAQAS-ITCT 2K4 research program and is scheduled to take place from July 1 to August 15, 2004. The government has identified the University of California, Berkeley's research team as uniquely qualified for this specialized scientific endeavor, justifying the non-competitive procurement under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). The acquisition will proceed under simplified acquisition procedures with a ceiling not exceeding $100,000. No competitive solicitation will be issued, but information submitted in response to the notice will be reviewed solely to evaluate if competitive procedures would better serve government interests. The contract is managed out of the Department of Commerce office in Seattle, Washington, with the anticipated award date set for March 18, 2004. Interested parties can find applicable terms, conditions, and protest procedures on relevant government websites. This purchase supports NOAA's objective to advance atmospheric research by leveraging the specialized expertise and equipment of the University of California research team.