The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain spare Field Calibration Kits for the ASOS Visibility sensor. All spares for this system are required to be identical to the item which was provided with the original equipment. It is not possible to substitute for this item; any logistical spares must be form, fit, and function identical to the original equipment item. Belfort Instrument considers this item proprietary and so is the only known source of supply. Discussions with Belfort Instrument indicate that Belfort Instrument has no authorized resellers or distributors.
The original equipment was subjected to a stringent qualification test regime which included operational testing, field testing, and environmental qualification testing. Acceptance of any item other than the original equipment would require that testing be completely reaccomplished. This is not in the best interest of the Government as it would require significant funding and time to accomplish and would result in fielded ASOS systems being unavailable during the period.
For this reason, only Belfort Part Number 32339 is deemed acceptable at this time.
Sources Sought
This sources sought notice is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the calibration kits may submit substantiating documentation in writing within ten days of this notice. Responses can be faxed to Shelley Smith at (757) 664-3633 or sent via e-mail to [email protected]. 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.
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