66 -- Atlas Tower

The Department of Commerce, NOAA office in Seattle, Washington, has issued a notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with J & S Fabrication, Inc., based in Port Townsend, Washington. The contract involves the fabrication of specific components, including 11 Atlas Tower Big Legs, 5 Atlas Bridles, and 30 Bridle isolator plates. This procurement is being handled as a simplified acquisition with an estimated value below $50,000, and this notice may serve as the only official announcement regarding this contract opportunity. The solicitation number for this contract is WASC-4-999, and it was posted on July 9, 2004. The applicable NAICS code is 334419, which relates to the fabrication and manufacturing industry, aligning with the contract’s focus on producing specialized tower components. For inquiries, the point of contact is Melvin N. Fondue at the NOAA office, reachable via email or telephone. The contract aims to fulfill specific fabrication needs critical to ongoing operations, and the sole source approach indicates that J & S Fabrication, Inc. is uniquely qualified or strategically chosen for this work.