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59 -- 10 MHz HALF-WAVE DIPOLE TRANSMITTING ANTENNA

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Time and Frequency Division seeks to acquire a 10 MHz half-wave monopole transmitting antenna system for installation at the WWVH radio station in Kauai, Hawaii. This antenna must include a fiberglass whip under 50 feet in length, a stainless steel guy wire system, and a stainless steel mounting plate, all to be placed at the center of a circular ground screen composed of 36 radials, each 15 meters long, and a 12-by-12-foot mesh screen at the center. The antenna is required to withstand the harsh marine environment near the Pacific Ocean shoreline, demanding construction from materials such as epoxy-fiberglass layered with copper braids to ensure corrosion resistance. It must also be engineered to endure high winds, withstanding sustained service winds of up to 100 mph and surviving hurricane-force winds reaching 150 mph. This procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis under FAR Part 13 as a simplified acquisition, with an estimated value not to exceed $100,000. Valcom, Ltd. has been identified as the only capable vendor able to meet the stringent specifications, so no competitive solicitation is planned. The anticipated contract award date was February 23, 2006. Interested parties must submit inquiries in writing to the designated purchasing agent, Kelly A. Rima, to help determine whether competitive procedures could be in the government’s best interest. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334511 and is managed through the Department of Commerce office based in Seattle, Washington.

General Info

NIST contracts Valcom for corrosion-resistant 10 MHz antenna at WWVH Hawaii, budget under $100,000.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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PostedFeb 8

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Contacts

Kelly A RimaPurchasing Agent

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Time and Frequency Division proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Valcom, Ltd. for the purchase of a 10 MHz half-wave monopole transmitting antenna system to be located at the radio station WWVH in Kauai, Hawaii. The antenna needs to consist of a fiberglass whip less than 50 feet in length, stainless steel guy wire system, and stainless steel mounting plate. It will be installed at the center of a circular ground screen. The ground screen will consist of 36 radials, each 15 m (49.2 ft) long, with a 3.6 m (12 ft) by 3.6 m (12 ft) mesh screen at the center of each plane. The antenna array will be located very close to the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. In order to resist the corrosive effects of this harsh marine environment, it will need to be constructed of a hollow tapered cylinder made of circular and longitudinal layers of fiberglass and thermosetting epoxy resin with copper braids laid parallel in a single-turn spiral of epoxy-fiberglass over copper. The antenna needs to be designed for service in winds of 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) and survive hurricane force winds of 150 miles per hour (240 km/h).This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). This synopsis is issued for information only. Based on our market research, Valcom, Ltd. is the only vendor who can meet the required specifications. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to the attention of Ms. Rima (e-mail preferred). Anticipated award date is February 23, 2006.