66--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE ORDER DOIAFBO250063
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AI-generated · Aug 23, 2025ERI equipment purchase for specialized field surveys. The requirement is for the SuperSting RS Wi-Fi 112 Electrode System Package (RES/IP/SP) to perform electrical resistivity imaging, induced polarization, and self-potential measurements, with 2D, 3D, and time-lapse 4D data interpolation, and both AC and DC power options. The system must operate with at least eight channels, provide up to 30 nV resolution and +/-5 V peak-to-peak measurement range, and be manufactured by a U.S.-based company. It must also support a wide range of configurable measurement arrays (e.g., Dipole-Dipole, Wenner-Schlumberger, Schlumberger variants, and other user-programmable configurations).
This is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price requirement to Advanced Geoscience Inc., the only U.S. provider of this equipment, under the authority cited. No solicitation or competitive bidding is being issued at this time. Interested parties who believe they can meet all requirements may submit a capability statement with evidence and pricing by the stated deadline; the government reserves the right to decide whether to pursue competition.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE ORDER. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITVE PROPOSALS. The United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Pacific Region Office (PRO), intends to enter into a sole source Firm-Fixed Price order with Advanced Geoscience Inc., a Non-Indian Owned Business, for Electric Resistivity Imaging (ERI) Equipment--SuperSting RS Wi-Fi 112 Electrode System Package RES/IP/SP, under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 "Only One Source and No Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements". Only one awardee can provide the equipment required at the level of quality required because the equipment is unique and/or highly specialized. Advanced Geoscience Inc. will provide ERI that meets the following: (1) Meter: Capable of electrical resistivity, induced polarization and self-potential measurements; Capable of 2D, 3D and time lapse 4D interpolation of survey signals; Capable of both AC and DC powering operation; Capable of using up to 8 different Channels or more; Measuring resolution: Max 30 Nv; Measuring Range: +/- 5Vp-p; Product manufacturing and parent company should be based in the United States of America; and (2) Multiple Measurement Arrays configurations: User Programmable Arrays Of Any Kind; Mixed Arrays; Inverse Schlumberger; Dipole-Dipole-Gradient; Radial Dipole-Dipole; Dipole-Dipole; Bipole-Bipole; Pole-Bipole; Pole-Pole; Wenner-Schlumberger; Schlumberger; Schlumberger inverse; Wenner; Gradient; StrongGradient; and EdgeGradient. Advanced Geoscience Inc. is the only provider of this equipment in the United States. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541360 and the Business Size Standard is $28.5M. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source only. This is not a request for competitive quotes, solicitation announcement or an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation or RFQ, nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. No combined synopsis/solicitation, solicitation, or solicitation package is expected to be issued for this procurement at this time. No technical questions will be answered regarding this requirement. This notice does not constitute any commitment by the Government. The Government will NOT make an award based on any responses received to this notice. Responses will be used by the Government to help determine the appropriate acquisition strategy decision for this and any future requirements similar to this one. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any responsible source who believes BIA should not pursue this procurement and who can meet or exceed the same requirements listed above may submit clear and convincing evidence, capability statement, and pricing information no later than 6/30/25, 9am, Pacific. to Jodi Zachary, Contract Specialist, via email at Jodi.zachary@bia.gov. The subject of the email must include "DOIAFBO250063". Capability statements must demonstrate and describe how the vendor meets all the requirements listed in this notice. No telephone or mail responses will be accepted. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response to this notice.
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