Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Vaisala Lightning Detection Sensors Maintenance and Software Updates
Deadline : 25 Jun 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 120706127
Document Ref. No. : 145022-25-0003EM
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
***The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-s (NOAA) Acquisition & Grants Office (AGO), Western Acquisition Division-Boulder (WAD), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Air Resources Laboratory/ Special Operations & Research Division (ARL/SORD), intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Vaisala Inc located in Louisville, CO for Lightning Detection Sensors Maintenance and Software Updates to be performed at Las Vegas, NV.
***The sole source determination is based on NOAA-s requirement that Vaisala Inc is the only vendor that manufactures and distributes this service. Vaisala Inc. is the only manufacturer of these lightning sensors, software, and systems and are the only ones that have the capability to service, maintain and update the hardware and software. Other vendors and systems were sought, but there were no comparable systems found that would accomplish the mission required. The current lightning system operated by ARL/SORD is comprised of proprietary software and hardware previously purchased from Vaisala Inc. Vaisala has developed a system and technology that is unique and has developed an expertise in lightning detection science. In addition, Vaisala is the sole manufacturer of these sensors and developer of processing software. The Vaisala Lightning Detection sensors (LS7002) and the processing software are proprietary. Changes, updates, and improvements to these systems are solely the responsibility of Vaisala. The user has no access to alter system hardware or software. Therefore, it is required to have Vaisala maintain and update these systems.
Period of Performance: Date of award to 04/16/2026 plus three option years
***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writi...
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Notice ID : 145022-25-0003EM
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION :
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Jun 10, 2025 10:06 am EDT
Original Published Date: Jun 10, 2025 10:01 am EDT
Updated Response Date: Jun 25, 2025 04:00 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jun 25, 2025 04:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date: Jul 10, 2025
Original Inactive Date: Jul 10, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Updated Set Aside:
Product Service Code: J035 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SERVICE AND TRADE EQUIPMENT
NAICS Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Place of Performance: Las Vegas, NV USA
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