Radio Frequency Migration Project - MROS

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), has a requirement for Radiosondes and Manually Launching Radiosonde Observing Systems operating in the 403MHz frequency band. The purpose of this requirement is to relocate radiosonde operations from the 1675 MHz and 1683 MHz (1680 MHz band) to the 400.15-406 MHZ band (403 MHz band). The intention of this requirement is to relocate sixty-nine (69) of the upper air observation locations within the Continental United States. The anticipated delivery location of the supplies that result from the award of this solicitation will be made to the NOAA NWS National Logistics Support Center in Missouri. An estimated quantity of 54,000 radiosondes will be ordered in addition to the radiosonde observing systems for the sixty-nine relocated sites. It is anticipated that the offeror shall submit five systems and three hundred-fifty radiosondes as a part of the evaluation process. This is an unrestricted acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334519 titled, - Other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees. The Government anticipates to award up to two Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts to the offeror that represents the best value to the Government based on price and non-price factors (Technical and Corporate Experience) with non-price factors being slightly more important that price. The solicitation and contract award will be in accordance with FAR part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation. Inquiries will not be accepted at this time. There will be an official inquiry period once a solicitation is released. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released no earlier than June 01, 2018 with proposals due thirty (30) calendar days afterwards. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the agency. To be eligible for award, vendors must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/##11 and obtain and DUNS number by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. Prospective contractors are also required to complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with the required SAM registration.