66--Two (2)TTB329 Tether Balloons W/Pouch and ten (10) TTS111 Tethersonde

The government plans to award a sole source contract to Vaisala, Inc. for the procurement of two TTB329 Tether Balloons with pouch and ten TTS111 Tethersondes. Vaisala is the original designer and manufacturer of these products, holding proprietary rights that prevent other suppliers from meeting the agency’s requirements. This contract will be awarded under the authority allowing sole source acquisition when only one responsible source exists, specifically FAR 6.302-1. Full and open competition will not be pursued, and no solicitation or request for quotations will be issued. The contract, identified by solicitation number W9124Q-10-P-0162, is managed by the Department of Defense office at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Interested parties wishing to respond must do so by 10:00 AM MDT on May 14, 2010, directed to Regina Belford via facsimile or email. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334511, which covers electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing. The purchase ensures that the government acquires specialized tether balloon and tethersonde equipment direct from the original manufacturer to satisfy unique technical and proprietary needs.