Purchase Order for the repair of ENCODER, PN: 20890-1, MODEL 1625H-14NB, ASN: R400-2A1A1A2A1.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through its National Weather Service National Reconditioning Center, is issuing a purchase order for the repair of seven specific encoder units, identified by part number 20890-1 and model 1625H-14NB. These encoders require specialized repairs involving proprietary parts that are only available through Ruhle Companies, Inc., the sole source for this service. Comprehensive market research, including searches through the Small Business Administration's dynamic databases and the GSA's eLibrary, failed to identify any alternative small businesses capable of fulfilling the repair requirements, reinforcing the sole source justification. The contract, identified by solicitation number NWWG3401-15-172SN and associated with NAICS code 334519, is managed by the Department of Commerce's office in Kansas City, Missouri. William N. Roberts serves as the point of contact for this procurement. The contract underscores the necessity of using a specialized vendor due to the proprietary nature of the parts and the limited availability of qualified repair services for these weather monitoring components, ensuring the continued operational integrity of critical NOAA infrastructure.