Evaluation and repair of 22 each ENCODER, PN: 20890-1, MODEL 1625H-14NB, ASN: R400-2A1A1A2A1

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service, issued a purchase order to Ruhle Companies, Inc. for the evaluation and repair of 22 specific encoders (part number 20890-1, model 1625H-14NB, ASN: R400-2A1A1A2A1). This contract was awarded as a sole source due to the proprietary nature of the parts required for the repairs, which only Ruhle Companies, Inc. can provide. Extensive market research, including searches through the Small Business Administration’s database and GSA’s eLibrary, confirmed no other vendors capable of delivering these specialized repair services, ensuring that the government’s needs could only be met by this company. The contract, identified by solicitation number NWWG3401-18-061SN and associated with the NAICS code 334519, supports the National Reconditioning Center's efforts within NOAA to maintain specialized equipment critical to operations. The office responsible for this procurement is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and the designated point of contact for this contract is Adrian M. Hall. This contract underscores the importance of proprietary vendor relationships in maintaining specialized federal equipment, particularly for technical components that demand exclusive parts and expertise for evaluation and repair.