The U.S. Geological Survey intends to make a non-competitive award to Picarro, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA for 10 Hz carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor for eddy covariance flux to be delivered by 09/30/2010. Picarro, Inc. is the only known source for this requirement because of the ability to manufacture a laser based trace gas analyzer that truly measures at the rate (10 Hz) required for eddy correlation flux measurements of CO2 and CH4 as well as in the higher precision 5 second sampling interval using cavity ringdown spectroscopy technology. In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). FAX response to 803.750-6181 or email to: [email protected]. The NAICS code is 541712. The anticipated award date of the contract is 06/15/2010. A vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov to be awarded the contract.

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