SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Volatile Organic Chemicals and Green House Gas Measurements on NOAA WP-3D Aircraft during CalNex 2010 - Attachment I
- Notice Date
- 2/2/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, Colorado, 80305-3328, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80305-3328
- Solicitation Number
- NRMJ3000-10-06202sll
- Archive Date
- 4/15/2010
- Point of Contact
- Susan L Labovitz, Phone: (303) 497-7943, Nancy Gertler, Phone: 303-497-5133
- E-Mail Address
-
susan.labovitz@noaa.gov, nancy.gertler@noaa.gov
(susan.labovitz@noaa.gov, nancy.gertler@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- List of Target VOCs and GHGs for CalNex 2010 Sources Sought Synopsis The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL)/Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) (hereinafter referred to as the Government) is currently conducting market research to determine the availability of potential vendors to provide Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC) and Green House Gas (GHG) measurements on the NOAA WP-3D Aircraft during the CalNex 2010 Field Study. Specialized equipment is needed to collect air samples in flight during the field study and expert analysts with domain knowledge are needed to perform the required analysis of the data. This is not a solicitation; it is only a Request for Information (RFI). The Government anticipates award of a four and one-half month base period followed by two, one year option periods. The base period shall begin April 15, 2010. Background: NOAA is conducting a major field study in California from May 1, 2010 through June 23, 2010 in collaboration with several U.S. federal agencies, California state agencies, and university researchers. During this study a NOAA WP-3D research aircraft will be used to perform chemical and meteorological measurements throughout the study region. To meet the study objectives this aircraft will be equipped with a comprehensive array of chemical and meteorological sensors. These instruments have been specifically designed or modified for use on NOAA's WP-3D research aircraft. For previous similar field studies NOAA has procured the use of the University of Miami's sample collection system. This system meets the required technical specifications and is flight certified to fly on the NOAA WP-3D Aircraft. The University of Miami also has the technical expertise to analyze the data. REQUIREMENT: NOAA requires a Contractor with a flight-ready instrument capable of collecting 72 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) samples per flight using remotely-actuated, electropolished, stainless steel canisters during the CalNex 2010 Field Study May 1, 2010 - June 23, 2010. The Target Species for CalNex 2010 are listed in Attachment I. The system shall be capable of autonomous as well as remotely triggered on-demand sampling and be certified for operation in the unpressurized AMPS-ESI wing pod on the NOAA WP-3D research aircraft. The Contractor will be required to provide preliminary services leading up to the study (instrument calibration, integration into the aircraft payload. etc.) and sample analysis during and after the study. The Contractor shall have the facilities and staff necessary to provide rapid turnaround (within 7 days) for the samples collected including: shipping to and from a central laboratory, sample analysis, and canister cleaning. Data analysis expertise in the interpretation of VOC and GHG data, includes an understanding of the roles of these compounds in the complex chemistry of ozone and fine particle formation. This analysis system must be capable of quantifying atmospheric VOC and GHG concentrations down to mixing ratios of 10 pptv (parts per trillion by volume). The samples collected must be analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry with seven days of collection and individual VOC and GHG species quantified. The Contractor will be required to present results at user's meeting and at a Government selected conference and prepare reports for publication. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541990 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million dollars. The purpose of this request for information is to determine if there are sources capable of satisfying the Government's requirements and to determine whether these services are provided to the commercial market. No proposals are being requested or accepted under this synopsis. Interested sources are encouraged to provide information regarding their capabilities to perform these measurements. Qualification statements should at least indicate past performance, ability of their instrumentation to perform the required measurements, whether the offered collection system has been certified for operation in the unpressurized AMPS-ESI wing pod on the NOAA WP-3D research aircraft and the dimensions and weight of the collection system. In addition, responders should demonstrate that they have the data analysis expertise in the interpretation of VOC data, including an understanding of the role of these compounds in the complex chemistry of ozone and fine particle formation. NOAA will consider all comments, supportive or critical, but may or may not use these individual comments. Qualification Statements will be treated separately from, and will have no bearing on, any subsequent evaluation of proposals submitted in response to any resulting future formal Request for Proposals. NOAA will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any costs associated with submission of comments. NOAA as noted above is assessing the existence of sources and is requesting written comments from industry on the attached requirements. Written comments or e-mails shall be received no later than 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time, February 9, 2010. Sources interested in providing comments shall respond in writing to Susan Labovitz, MC3, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Submittals may also be sent by e-mail to Susan.Labovitz@noaa.gov. Telephone responses are not acceptable. This notice is not a Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids or Request for Quotes. It is a RFI and is part of the Government's market research process.  
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- Place of Performance
- Address: RSMAS University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, Florida, 33149, United States
- Zip Code: 33149
- Zip Code: 33149
- Record
- SN02055308-W 20100204/100202234925-91686144d87c34f4737753299d6c7da0 (fbodaily.com)
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