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The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Brechtel Manufacturing, Inc. to support scientists from the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory and the Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean. The contract involves the design, manufacture, and testing of a specialized aerosol inlet for the NOAA WD-P3 aircraft. This inlet is crucial for conducting aerosol optical measurements during the New England Air Quality Study scheduled for July through August 2004. This procurement is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value below $50,000. The notice serves as the official communication regarding the intent to award the contract without competitive bidding. The work supports important atmospheric research activities related to air quality and the data collection efforts planned for the NEAQS field campaign. The contract is managed through the Department of Commerce office based in Seattle, Washington.

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NOAA to award sole source contract under $50,000 to Brechtel for aerosol inlet design and testing.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

WA

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PostedFeb 19

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

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OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Brechtel Manufacturing, Inc. for support of NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory(PMEL), Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) scientists in the design, manufacture and testing of an aerosol inlet for the NOAA WD-P3. The inlet is required for aerosol optical measurements during the New England Air Quality Study (NEAQS) to be conducted from July through Aug 2004. This notice may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000.00.

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