--Notice of Intent to Sole Source to YSI, Inc. for Satellite Telemetry Sondes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 intends to issue a fixed-price sole source order under FAR Part 12, Commercial Items to YSI, Inc. for Satellite Telemetry Multi-parameter Sonde Equipment, including six (6) Water Quality Monitors/Sondes and four (4) Satellite Telemetry Systems. YSI, Inc. (Xylem) is the only source of data logger systems with a simple and intuitive browser-based GUI, direct connect or Wi-fi connection for the GUI interface, library-based sensor setup options, built-in help menus, using a Linux operating sytem to allow use of existing multi-parameter probes/Sondes from other sources without incurring further programming costs. Other characteristics include a platform with universal ports that can accomodate a variety of sensors which can be reconfigured at any time by the end user in the field. The sensors have hermaphrodite wet-mate able connectors allowing them to be plugged interchangeably into any sensor port. Capable of connectorized field-replaceable probes for Dissolved Oxygen, Conductivity, Temperature, pH, ORP, Turbidity, ChlorophyII/Blue-Green Algae, fDOM, and central wiper. Sensors are capable of being removed without opening the sonde or exposing the internal electronics to the environment. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. YSI, Inc. (Xylem) is the only vendor capable of providing the required items. However, written comments submitted within 6 days of this announcement will be considered. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Responses may be submitted via e-mail to Curt Ushijima, Contracting Officer at [email protected]