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Fiber-reinforced polymer enclosures
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This contract involves the procurement of 125 fiber-reinforced polymer enclosures that are direct replacements for approximately 500 existing units currently deployed to protect mission-critical communication equipment. The need for these replacements arises from several damaged enclosures that must be replaced to maintain operational continuity, as well as the fabrication of additional units to support expanding operational demands. The enclosures must match the original units exactly in size, material, structural strength, mounting configuration, cable ingress/egress layout, and environmental performance, as any deviation would require costly and risky modifications to existing equipment and infrastructure. The acquisition is conducted on a sole-source basis through a total small business set-aside, reflecting the unique specifications of the original units that only the original manufacturer can meet. This strategy ensures compatibility with existing installations and maintains system reliability without altering current designs or procedures. The contract is managed by the USDA Forest Service, based in Albuquerque, NM, with the place of performance in Idaho, and includes designated points of contact to facilitate communication. The procurement supports continued standardization and operational readiness across all field locations relying on these critical enclosures.
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Place of Performance
ID, 83705, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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The purpose of this procurement is to acquire 125ea fiber‑reinforced polymer enclosures that serve as exact replacements for approximately 500 existing units currently in use. Several of these enclosures have been damaged beyond repair and require direct replacement to maintain operational continuity and ensure the protection of mission‑critical communication equipment. In addition to replacing damaged units, the new enclosures will also be used to fabricate additional complete units to support expanding operational needs This requirement is being procured on a sole‑source basis because the replacement enclosures must be identical in size, material composition, structural strength, mounting configuration, cable ingress/egress layout, and environmental performance characteristics to the original units. These specifications are unique to the original manufacturer and are not available from alternate sources. Use of any enclosure that differs in form, fit, or function would require modifications to installed equipment, mounting hardware, or infrastructure, which would introduce unnecessary cost, engineering effort, and risk to field operations. Procurement of the exact replacement enclosures ensures compatibility with existing installations and allows damaged units to be replaced without altering designs, procedures, or safety requirements. This approach supports the continued reliability of deployed systems and maintains standardization across all field locations