***NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Nakasho, Y.K. for the purchase of Upgrade Automation Components for Dobson Ozone Spectrophotometer instrumentation. The automated Dobson Ozone Spectrophotometer performs unattended measurements of the Umkehr effect, and attended observations of the thickness of the ozone layer using Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) software and existing Interface Corporation Control and Acquisition System (ICCDAS). The spectrophotometer performs and records ozone measurements for NOAA and must be carried out to a precise measurement to be of value. This notice is for the automation that drives the existing spectrophotometer optical unit only.

***The Sole Source determination is based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) requirement for automation technology that is compatible with the Dobson Ozone Spectrophotometer using existing software resources and with the required precision and measurement for climate research.

***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after 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. 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.

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