66--Microphones

USACE, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Office intends to issue a Sole Source award to Bruel & Kjaer North America, Inc., 2815 Colonnades Court, Suite A, Norcross, GA, 30071-1588. The Structural Engineering Branch (StEB) uses microphones for data collection in infrasound arrays. Bruel & Kjaer microphones are currently being used with the DAMES arrays, and the StEB is looking to expand their research efforts by increasing the number of portable arrays. In order to remain compatible with currently installed data collection arrays, it is essential that the Bruel & Kjaer microphones be purchased. The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), test program for commercial items (section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996). This will be a commercial acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures per FAR 13. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the Contract Specialist by 5:00 PM CST, Thursday, April 14, 2011. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government to: [email protected]