66--Limited Source Justification - Vaisala, Inc.

This contract is a limited source justification for a sole source procurement awarded to Vaisala, Inc., under solicitation number W9124R11F3127, posted on September 13, 2011. The contract pertains to acquisition activities managed by the Department of Defense's W6QM Micc-Yuma Proving Ground office, located in Yuma, Arizona. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334511, which identifies it within the electronic component and product manufacturing sector. The contracting action was issued as a sources-sought notice, indicating the intent to secure specialized goods or services exclusively from Vaisala, Inc., without competition, likely due to their unique capabilities or proprietary technologies relevant to the specific project or operational requirements of the Yuma Proving Ground. The purpose of this sole source contract lays in meeting specialized needs that no other suppliers can fulfill at this time, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of critical equipment or services. The location of performance is unspecified beyond the administrative office at Yuma Proving Ground, reflecting a focused operational requirement within the military testing and evaluation environment. The absence of a set-aside designation confirms that this procurement is directed solely to Vaisala, Inc., highlighting the strategic importance or technical uniqueness inherent in their offering as recognized by the Department of Defense.