The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award to Sea Bird Electronics Inc., on other than full and open competitive basis a contract for 3 each SEAGAUGE plus Wave and Tide Recorder with digiquartz pressure sensor, built-in temperature sensor, 600 meter plastic housing with battery compartment for 12 D cells, and 4 each MicroCat C & T (pressure optional) Recorder with serial interface, memory and internal pump. (Microsoft IE required). Additional specifications will appear in the RFQ. Sole source is based on equipment being direct replacement parts from Sea Bird Electronics. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Note: All offerors will be ineligible for award unless they have registered in the DOD(s) Central Contractor Registration database. Information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements can be obtained via Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423.

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