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The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory (CMDL), plans to negotiate a sole source contract with the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Environment Canada Air Quality Research Branch. This contract, covering the period from September 1, 2005, to September 30, 2006, aims to conduct regular measurement programs focused on greenhouse gas mixing ratios and stable isotopes of carbon dioxide. CMDL and MSC have previously collaborated on air samples collected at the Canadian Arctic station at Alert, providing a foundation for continued joint measurements essential for achieving the North American objectives of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. These measurements are critical for studying greenhouse gas variations with height and quantifying the North American terrestrial biosphere’s carbon dioxide uptake, contributing to broader understanding of the North American carbon budget and its role in the global carbon cycle. The measurements will take place at MSC’s BERMS site in Canada, a secure facility with restricted access and staffed by personnel already possessing expertise in air sampling and analysis. The procurement is proceeding under simplified acquisition procedures with an estimated value not to exceed $100,000, and no competitive solicitation is planned. This sole source approach is justified by the specialized capabilities MSC offers and the existing collaborative framework. The award decision is expected by August 30, 2005. For further information, the point of contact is Kelly A. Rima, Purchasing Agent at NOAA.

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NOAA contracts Meteorological Service of Canada for greenhouse gas measurements, $100,000, sole source.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

924110 - Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs

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PostedAug 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Contacts

Kelly A RimaPurchasing Agent

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory (CMDL) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Environment Canada Air Quality Research Branch to carry out regular measurement programs of greenhouse gas mixing ratios and stable isotopes of carbon dioxide. CMDL and MSC measurements from air samples collected at the Canadian Arctic station at Alert have previously been carefully compared by the two laboratories, providing a foundation for further collaborative measurements. Collaborative measurements must be carried out in order for CMDL to meet the North American goals of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. CMDL requires the regular, long-term measurements discussed above, within a network of carefully chosen sites in North America, to study the variation of greenhouse gases with height, which will enable CMDL and other scientists to quantify the predicted North American terrestrial biosphere's net uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Quantifying the North American carbon budget and identifying implications for the global carbon cycle are priority items outlined in the U.S. Climate Change Science Program Strategic Plan. Period of performance shall be September 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. MSC operates the BERMS site in Canada where CMDL requires these measurements to be carried out. This site is a secure facility with limited access. In addition, MSC already has personnel in place with the required expertise in the air sampling and analysis that is required. 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 shall address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Award date will be August 30, 2005.