66--Quantity (5) Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter system

PR# 40195869 Notice Type: Notice of Intent Response Date: March 25, 2015 Unrestricted. Synopsis: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC) intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with NortekUSA, Inc. 27 Drydock Avenue 2nd Floor, Boston, MA in accordance with FAR 13.106-(1)(b) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Purchase of Quantity (5) Vector Single Pt. Current Meter 3D Standard Probe w/ accessories is planned. PCMSC requires a high frequency acoustic Doppler velocimeter (ADV) for autonomous deployment to measure current velocity profiles and waves as part of ongoing sediment transport experiments in the San Francisco Bay, CA. The proposed contractor, NortekUSA, Inc. offers unique qualifications of size and shape, including a cable mounted probe which is critical to reduce flow disturbance at the measurement site. Other interested concerns having the abilities to furnish this or compatible membership benefits to USGS PCMSC may submit a capabilities statement to the Contracting Officer no later than the closing date of this announcement at 17:00 EST. All submissions will be evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. All responses must be in writing by email to [email protected]. Classification Code: 6625 ¿ Electrical & Electronic Properties Measuring NAICS: 541712 ¿ Research & Development; Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences Contracting POC: Charlan Cabalsi, Contract Specialist [email protected]