J&A 41USC 253 (c) (1)

The contract involves leasing tower space at or above 280 feet above ground level, with specific site requirements including electricity, temperature-controlled floor space, a backup emergency power generator, road access, telephone line connectivity, and unrestricted 24/7 ingress and egress. The site must be located within 2.5 miles of an existing station to comply with a Sharing Zone agreement between the U.S. and Mexico, ensuring coverage of approximately a 40-mile radius without causing interference with the tower owner or its tenants. Continuous, uninterrupted transmission is essential, meeting all National Weather Service and Homeland Security access restrictions. Issued by the Department of Commerce’s NOAA office in Seattle, Washington, this contract falls under NAICS code 517919. The designated point of contact is a Realty Specialist, Patricia Fatherree, who manages real estate coordination. The contract aims to support operational continuity and regulatory compliance for tower communications within the Seattle area while addressing cross-border coordination and security requirements.