Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Noaa Asos Blowers for the Nws National Logistics Support Center
Deadline: 02 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 26 Jun 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 144072509
Document Ref. No.: 1305M226Q0159
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a firm fixed price contract as a 100% small business set-aside for KOOLTRONIC ASOS Blowers (P/N: KP701A) for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO. The Government intends to make an award to the responsive responsible quoter providing the best value in accordance with FAR12.203(c)(2).
This is a Brand Name Requirement. Vendors must be an authorized reseller of Kooltronic, Inc.
Brand Name Justification:
This particular brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs. Market research indicates that while other commercial blower products exist, several manufacturers have discontinued production of comparable units to support ASOS sustainment requirements. As a result, many alternative sources are no longer viable for procurement. Kooltronic is the only known manufacturer currently able to provide compliant blower units to support operational requirements. These units are readily available, previously utilized within ASOS applications, and capable of meeting system performance requirements without additional engineering effort.
A brand name or equal description cannot be used because alternate products would require engineering evaluation, compatibility assessment, and potential system modification to determine suitability for the existing ASOS baseline. Such efforts would introduce additional cost, schedule delay, and operational risk. Given existing backorders and reduced inventory levels, delays in procurement would prolong system outages, increase the risk of thermal-related equipment failure, and degrade the continuity of meteorological observations. Maintaining a reliable supply of Kooltronic KP701A Blower ACU units is essential to ensure continued environmental control within ASOS enclosures, preserve system reliability, and sustain uninterrupted weather data colle...
Notice ID: 1305m226q0159
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: national oceanic and atmospheric administration
Office: dept of commerce noaa
Product Service Code: 4140 - fans, air circulators, and blower equipment
NAICS Code: 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jul 17, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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