--Suspended Microchannel Resonator Sensors

The U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, is planning to negotiate a sole source contract with Innovative Micro Technology of Goleta, California, for the procurement of 100 Third Generation Suspended Microchannel Resonator (SMR) Sensors. This action is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that Innovative Micro Technology is the only responsible source capable of meeting the specific agency requirements. The SMR sensors are part of ongoing research and development under the Army’s 6.2 Institute of Collaborative Biotechnology Program, with Innovative Micro Technology serving as the industry partner for continued advancement of this technology. Interested parties must submit any questions or inquiries exclusively via datafax or e-mail, as telephone calls will not be accepted. The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2007, with contact details including Elaine Scarnici’s email and the specified datafax number provided for correspondence. The contract is associated with NAICS code 334419, under the Department of Defense address in Natick, Massachusetts. The sole source nature of this procurement underscores the specialized capabilities of Innovative Micro Technology in developing these advanced sensors for military research applications.