Purchase Phenology Digital Cameras

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE This publication serves as notice of intent by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, to procure Digital Phenology Camera equipment from Campbell Scientific, Inc, 815 W 1800 N, LOGAN, UT, 84321 on a sole source basis. The Campbell Scientific CC5MPX camera is built with a waterproof steel case. It has an internal clock (for timed photos) that is guaranteed to work down to -40 C. It uses very little power and has good image resolution. It is fully integratable with Campbell Scientific data loggers, which allows operation to be controlled externally, and data could be transmitted real-time with climate data if desired. The Campbell Scientific CC5MPX camera is the only camera made specifically to integrate with Campbell Scientific data loggers and power supplies which are currently in use by the National Park Service. This camera is also the only camera available that is designed for year-round exposure to extreme weather conditions, including certification to temperatures of -40 C. Under authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), the value of the contract is expected to be under $9,700.00. This Notice of Intent is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals or quotations. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. No contract award will be made on the basis of EOIs, proposals or quotations received in response to this notice. The permit will be procured under Firm Fixed Price Supply in accordance with FAR 12 procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date is June 8, 2012. Point of contact for this acquisition is Deryl Morse at 907/644-3313 or email: [email protected].