The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Oceanscience Group LTD., using the procedures in FAR Parts 6 and 13, to provide services to upgrade, calibrate, repair, and refurbish Tsunami Underway CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) in support of the National Data Buoy Center located at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. The provisions and clauses are listed in the solicitation and may be downloaded at http://www.arnet.gov/far.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334513. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. Capability statement, quote, and related material must be e-mailed to [email protected] by 4:00pm, May 9, 2013. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures.

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