SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- RS41 403 MHZ RADIOSONDES FOR MW41 RADIOSONDE TRACKING SYSTEMS
- Notice Date
- 11/16/2020 5:58:26 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA NORFOLK VA 23510 USA
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- 1305M221NWWG00942
- Response Due
- 11/30/2020 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2020
- Point of Contact
- Nicole Frie
- E-Mail Address
-
Nicole.Frie@noaa.gov
(Nicole.Frie@noaa.gov)
- Description
- Synopsis:� Notice of Intent To Award A Sole-Source Contract Announcement Number: 1305M221NWWG00942 Project Title: RS41 403 MHz Radiosondes for MW41 Radiosonde Tracking Systems The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, National Weather Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Vaisala, Inc. (Vaisala), using the procedures in FAR Part 15, to provide RS41 403 MHz radiosondes for MW41 upper-air stations. Vaisala�s RS41 radiosonde tracking systems are used at 1/3�rd of the Manual Radiosonde Observing System (MROS) network and the only radiosondes that will operate with these tracking systems are the radiosondes manufactured specifically to interface with the accompanying tracking systems. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing with a business size standard of 500 employees. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on beta.SAM.gov. Responses to this notice must be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirement. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. Failure to submit such documentation will result in the Government proceeding as previously stated. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time, November 30, 2020. The responses must be submitted via e-mail to Nicole Frie, Contract Specialist, at Nicole.Frie@noaa.gov. All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:� Announcement Number: 1305M221NWWG00942 Project Title. RS41 403 MHz Radiosondes for MW41 Radiosonde Tracking Systems
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- Record
- SN05853562-F 20201118/201116230138 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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