The Department of Commerce intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced supply purchase order to the Vaisala, Inc.  The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source.  Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition procedures the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, effective May 18, 2012.  Standard Industrial Code 6640, North American Industry Classification System Code 334513 and size standard in number of employees 500 for business size.  

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes.  However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA.  The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements.  Responses must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the quote meets all of the foregoing requirements.  Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to [email protected] by August 3, 2012, 11:00 a.m. local time.

The Vaisal Inc. is the sole manufacturer of Radiosonde P/N RS92-SGPD.  The R RS92-SGPD radiosonde is the only one compatible with the DigiCORA Ground Station, which received the transmitted signals and processes the data from the balloon borne radiosonde.

The determination to compete or not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.   The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.