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The government plans to award a sole source purchase order to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) for research and development support focused on modeling work related to the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model. This procurement supports the Air Force Weather Agency's Battlespace Environment Institute and will be issued by the 55th Contracting Squadron under the justification that UCAR is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. The decision to forgo full and open competition is based on market research confirming UCAR's unique ownership rights and specialized expertise with the WRF model, which is essential for the successful completion of the tasks involved. The purchase order is not open for competitive proposals, and all questions regarding this procurement are directed to the contract administrator, Shawn Anderson, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This sole source award adheres to the relevant regulatory authority permitting non-competitive procurement when only one source can fulfill the agency's needs. The contract, referenced under solicitation number F3HRA15095A904 and posted on July 29, 2005, supports critical research and development efforts within the Department of Defense geared toward enhancing atmospheric modeling capabilities for military operations.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to UCAR for exclusive WRF model research supporting Air Force weather operations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4600 55 Cons Pkp

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Timeline

PostedJul 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4600 55 Cons Pkp

Contacts1 person available

OfficeOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4600 55 Cons Pkp

Office AddressOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

Contacts

Shawn O AndersonContract Administrator

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Notice of Intent to award Sole Source Procurement. The Government intends to issue a sole source purchase order to University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder CO 80305-5602, for research and development support for modeling work. This is in support of the Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA) for the Battlespace Environment Institute. The 55th Contracting Squadron intends to award a purchase order by other than full and open competition in accordance with Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement was made because market research indicated that UCAR has rights to the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model . Only UCAR possesses unique specialized capabilities to successfully support the AFWA Battlespace Environments Institute, and fulfill the specified tasks relating to this model, and is the only source. WRF experience is also necessary for this support. Questions should be directed to Shawn Anderson in writing via email: contact@example.gov or by fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 or to Don Miller, don contact@example.gov.