The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) intends to negotiate with and award to Unisense A/S as a sole source in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(1) and pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The requirement is classified as a commercial item and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. The requirement is for a micromanipulator and microprobes as is listed below. The equipment is proprietary to Unisense A/S.

0001 B1001, Ox-50 Oxygen Microsensor 3.00 EA
0002 B1001 H2S-50 50 micron H2S microsensors 3.00 EA
0003 B1002, ph-50 50 micron pH sensor 3.00 EA
0004 B1002, REF-RM Robust Reference Electrode 1.00 EA
0005 B2038, MultiMeter 1.00 EA
0006 B2008 MM-33-2 micromanipulator 1.00 EA
0007 B2026, LS18 Laboratory Stand 1.00 EA
0008 B2029 IS 19 In Situ Stand 1.00 EA
0009 B2020 Sensor Trace Pro Software 1.00 EA
0010 CL-300 Calibration Chamber 1.00 EA

This notice of intent is not a request for quotes. It is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Potential sources who believe they can provide the products listed will be considered, and are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact no later than the closing date of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. No solicitation package is available. Oral communications will not be accepted.

The NAIC for this requirement is 334519 and the corresponding FSC is 6640. The Government will consider all written responses received no later than March 30, 2012 by 4PM, If no affirmative written responses are received to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, the award will be made without further notice to Unisense A/S. For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Donna Sanchez via email at [email protected].

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