66--Sole Source Announcement

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. NO FORMAL RFQ WILL BE AVAILABLE. The U.S. Geological Survey, Water Science Center located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania intends to make award on a sole source basis to Hach Company based in Loveland, Colorado. The Water Science Center has a requirement for OTT Pluvio Precipitation Gauges. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334513. No additional synopsis will be published. Award will be made on or about May 24, 2006 under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Questions regarding this requirement should be submitted, in writing, to Christy Donahue either by fax 703-648-7367 or e-mail [email protected]