66--ASIS - EXO2 Advanced Multi-Parameter Sondes (YSI)

The National Park Service, Department of the Interior, intends to award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with YSI Incorporated in Yellow Springs, OH, a purchase order for the YSI EXO2 Multiparameter Sonde and associated components for Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), Berlin, MD. The Government intends to utilize the authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy agency requirements, unless, as a result of this announcement, acceptable responses to this notice are received and a determination is made by the Government to issue a competitive solicitation. The Government intends to award a purchase order to YSI Incorporated in Yellow Springs, OH. Sole Source Justification: YSI / Xylem is the only responsible source that can provide the needed utility services in this acquisition. YSI Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xylem Corporation, is the only manufacturer of the EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter Sondes (EXO1, EXO2, and EXO3) and their compatible Sensors and Accessories. No other manufacturer in the world makes these EXO instruments. Also, no other manufacturer makes an instrument that is compatible with these sensors / probes. ASIS currently uses (for two years) one of these EXO sondes, set of probes, data cables, and handheld unit which should be mated to new compatible sondes and probes listed here. It is important to note that the acquisition of a different brand would be at added expense to the government requiring the purchase of additional compatible equipment to replace items that we already possess (handheld unit $---, cables 3 @ $---, data sonde and probes $----), training to calibrate different units, rewriting of SOP¿s and QA/QC documents. Data from other brands would not be of same accuracy and reliability which would necessitate additional steps to merge data sets. This special notice is not a request for competitive offerors and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can supply the sondes and components may submit substantiating documentation in writing within fifteen business days of this notice. Responses must be sent via e-mail to [email protected] . Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. If no documentation is received, award will be made directly to YSI Incorporated in Yellow Springs, OH. Vendors are required to have a DUNS number and an active registration in SAM, System for Award Management (https://.sam.gov/) in order to conduct business with the Federal Government.