NOAA's Eastern Acquistion Divison intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR
13.106-1(b)(1) with Paroscientific Inc. for the purchase of 10 410K-272 pressure sensors used in support of the Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis.

The sole source justification for this procurement is attached below.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation package is available.
However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements
may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact a􀃎er publication of
this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not
to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses can be sent via e-mail to
[email protected]. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement,
based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral
communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

All contractors doing business with this o􀃍ice be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).
No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in
SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Dun and
Bradstreet number (DUNS). A DUNS may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet at
http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (800)333-0505.