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The U.S. Department of Commerce, through NOAA's Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Iowa for collaborative research involving three of its research groups. This project focuses on analyzing atmospheric data collected from a tower site near Iowa City to estimate regional carbon dioxide fluxes and support a planned mid-continent study in summer 2006. The University of Iowa teams, led by Charles Stanier, Gregory Carmichael, and William Eichinger, bring specialized expertise, including experience operating lidar instrumentation from previous field projects. The effort aligns with NOAA’s goal to contribute to the North American component of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program by providing continuous measurements of greenhouse gases to better understand biosphere-atmosphere carbon exchanges. The contract period extends from September 1, 2005, to September 30, 2006, with a procurement ceiling of $100,000 under simplified acquisition procedures. The research will help quantify the North American carbon budget and its impact on the global carbon cycle, enabling improved predictions of terrestrial carbon uptake. The contract will be awarded without a competitive solicitation based on the unique qualifications of the University of Iowa research groups. The award decision is scheduled for September 6, 2005, and questions regarding the contract may be directed to the NOAA purchasing agent responsible for the procurement.

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NOAA awards sole source contract to University of Iowa for regional carbon dioxide flux research.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

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

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PostedAug 18

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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

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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 University of Iowa for collaborative research with three University of Iowa research groups to conduct analysis of atmospheric data acquired from a tower site located in the vicinity of Iowa City, Iowa in order to carry out a first order estimation of regional fluxes of carbon dioxide as well as to support a mid-continent intensive study planned for the summer of 2006. The research groups of Charles Stanier, Gregory Carmichael, and William Eichinger, all at the University of Iowa, are uniquely suited to meet these needs. The groups already have experience in similar field projects, specifically, the operation of lidar instrumentation. Period of performance shall be September 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. This joint effort is for CMDL to meet the North American goals of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. CMDL requires regular, long-term measurements from the planned eastern Iowa tall tower site, 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. 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 September 6, 2005.