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B -- MEASUREMENTS OF NO2, PEROXY NITRATES, ALKYL NITRATES, HNO3 AND N2O5

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The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's Aeronomy Laboratory, intends to enter into a sole source contract with the University of California at Berkeley to conduct highly specialized atmospheric measurements at Chebogue Point, Nova Scotia. The project involves measuring concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), peroxy nitrates, alkyl nitrates, nitric acid (HNO3), and dinitrogen pentoxide (N2O5) with stringent accuracy and sensitivity requirements. The University of California at Berkeley is uniquely qualified for this task, possessing the necessary instrumentation capable of detecting NO2 at sensitivities better than 10 parts per trillion per minute and NO3 at better than 50 parts per trillion per minute, with measurement accuracies within 5% for NO2 and 15% for NO3. Approximately 45 days of measurements are planned, culminating in a detailed report to be reviewed and accepted by NOAA personnel. This procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and is not subject to competitive bidding due to the specialized nature of the capability required. The anticipated contract award date is March 24, 2004, with the contract value not expected to exceed $100,000. Prospective contractors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry to participate in government contracts. The announcement is primarily informational, as the NOAA has determined from market research that no other entity can meet the unique measurement requirements at the accuracy needed. Any questions about the solicitation must be submitted in writing, preferably by email, to the designated contact provided in the notice.

General Info

NOAA awards sole source contract to UC Berkeley for precise atmospheric nitrogen compound measurements.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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PostedFeb 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

ContactsNo contacts available

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), Aeronomy Laboratory (AL) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), with The University of California at Berkeley (U of C) to perform measurements of NO2, peroxy nitrates, alkyl nitrates, HNO3, and N205 at Chebogue Point, Nova Scotia. U of C has the necessary instruments to perform these measurements to detect NO2 with sensitivities better than 10 ppt/min and NO3 better than 50 ppt/min. The NO2 measurements must be accurate to better than 5% and NO3 to better than 15%. Upon completion of approximately 45 days worth of measurements, a report will be issued to NOAA Aeronomy personnel for review and acceptance. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). FAR Clauses in full text are available at http://www.ARNET.gov/far/. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Based on our market research, this University has the only group with the demonstrated capability to make these measurements at the accuracy level needed. 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. Any contractors doing business with the Government must now be registered with the Central Contractor Registry. The web site is http://www.ccr.gov/. Agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/conops/reflib/alp1296.htm. Hard copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to the attention of Ms. Rima (e-mail preferred). Anticipated award date is March 24, 2004.