Charge Coupled Display Camera with Software and Hardware

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with McPherson Instruments for the procurement of a Charge Coupled Display (CCD) Camera, along with associated software and hardware. This equipment is specifically needed to upgrade the government’s existing model 207 monochromator, as McPherson Instruments is uniquely capable of providing CCD mounting hardware that is compatible with the current setup, ensuring alignment of the monochromator's focal plane with the CCD. The software supplied by McPherson Instruments is also tailored to operate with the electronic controller designed for the monochromator. The sole source determination is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s requirements and extensive market research indicating McPherson is the only known vendor able to meet these specific technical needs. This contract opportunity, posted on November 19, 2009, under solicitation number NB815010-10-01883DR within the NAICS code 333314, is being handled by NOAA’s Western Acquisition Division in Boulder, with the place of performance in Chelmsford, Maryland. Although this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested firms capable of fully meeting the Government’s requirements may submit written documentation within 15 days of the synopsis publication to the designated purchasing agent, Diana Romero. Such submissions will be reviewed solely to determine if the procurement should be opened to competition; however, the decision to proceed on a sole source basis remains at the Government's discretion. Responses via oral communication will not be accepted.