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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MARCH 09, 2022 SAM #7404
SPECIAL NOTICE

66 -- Vaisala Weather Transmitter WXT 530

Notice Date

3/7/2022 7:28:24 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

334513 — Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
 

Contracting Office

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA NORFOLK VA 23510 USA
 

ZIP Code

23510
 

Solicitation Number

NWWG2100-22-00428
 

Response Due

3/21/2022 12:00:00 PM
 

Point of Contact

Shelley Neubert, Phone: 8162267121
 

E-Mail Address

shelley.neubert@noaa.gov
(shelley.neubert@noaa.gov)
 

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisitions Division-Kansas City office intends to award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Vaisala, Inc, 194 South Taylor Avenue, Louisville, CO, 80027 for the purchase of 30 each Weather Transmitter WXT530 Series 6B1B1A2D1B1B for further field testing.� This purchase is for the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) at Stennis Space Center, MS. Sole Source Justification This procurement is for the next generation Vaisala all-in-one weather sensor model WXT536. During the initial development of the Self-Contained Ocean Observations Payload (SCOOP) system, all of the commercially available all-in-one weather sensors were evaluated for use on the SCOOP system.� A very limited number of sensors met the NDBC technical requirements. �� The WXT536 as well as two other brands are currently under field testing.� The Vaisala WXT536 sensors passed the laboratory testing and early field testing.� This procurement is to purchase units to test in the field to determine the survivability and any data issues that may be found during full-time use in the harsh marine environment. The NDBC have tested various other manufacturer�s sensors, however, the sensors have failed during testing deployments.� Issues include water intrusion, reliability and data accuracy, wind data outages that appear to be design related, data issues with barometric pressure, survivability of the sensor, laboratory testing of the humidity sensor, intermittent data when a storm with lightening (static charge) is present, high relative humidity readings, and lack of serial interface or message error checking. The NDBC performed internet searches and attended marine trade shows where vendors are present. The NDBC tested all commercial sensors that met or come close to the requirements and continues to work with vendors to find a commercial solution. Special Notice This is the only notice to be posted.� This special notice is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the needed weather sensors may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice.� Responses can be sent via e-mail to shelley.neubert@noaa.gov. 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 response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. If no documentation is received, award will be made directly to Vaisala, Inc. �� DOC, Eastern Region Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office 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. A Dun and Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (800)333-0505.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/5e58a430143343daaf93241c39db19ac/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Louisville, CO 80027, USA

Zip Code: 80027

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06258683-F 20220309/220307230053 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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