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Intent to Sole Source - Jimsphere Balloons
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The Department of Defense, through the 309 SWEG office at Hill Air Force Base, intends to sole source the procurement of Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profilers, specifically 2-meter diameter weather balloons made from clear 1/2 mil polyester film, from Meteorological Products Inc. This action is being conducted under the authority of RFO 6.103-1, indicating that the government plans to negotiate exclusively with this original equipment manufacturer due to the specialized nature of the equipment and the lack of alternative sources with the necessary technical capabilities. This notice does not currently constitute a solicitation, and no quotes are being accepted at this time. Interested parties with the appropriate technical capabilities are invited to express their interest and submit capability statements within eight calendar days from the publication date. While the government will consider responses, the decision not to compete this contract will remain at its sole discretion. Source approval is necessary but will not delay contract award, as the approval process typically requires more time than is available. The effort is designated with NAICS code 334519 and is managed by the FA8222 Afsc Ol H Pzie office, with points of contact provided for further inquiries. The work associated with this contract will be performed in Nibley, Utah.
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Intent to sole source to Meteorological Products Inc for Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profiler, 2-meter diameter, clear 1/2 mil polyester film
This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.
309 SWEG is requesting the procurement of Jimsphere Weather Balloons.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 6.103-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed commodity:
Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profiler, 2-meter diameter, clear 1/2 mil polyester film
All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 8 calendar days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of technical capabilities to provide the commodity is required. AFSC PZIEA will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.
The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source.
This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to service the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM.