repair and/or calibration of the following equipment: 24 each Probe/Transmitter Assembly for DTS-1, PN: DTT1, ASN: S100-2MT4-3A1A1

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service, National Reconditioning Center, is issuing a purchase order for the repair and/or calibration of 24 Probe/Transmitter Assemblies for DTS-1 equipment, specifically part number DTT1, ASN S100-2MT4-3A1A1. This procurement is being made solely from Vaisala, Inc., the original manufacturer, due to the specialized nature of the equipment and the absence of any known alternative providers capable of performing the required maintenance. A Sources Sought notice was posted for five days in August 2014 with no responses, and extensive market research, including searches through the Small Business Administration and General Services Administration databases, failed to identify any qualified small businesses or other vendors capable of fulfilling this contract. The contract relates to NAICS code 334519, covering measuring and controlling device manufacturing. The office responsible for this award is located in Norfolk, Virginia, with Adrian M. Hall listed as the point of contact. The contract underscores the necessity for specialized services tied to highly specific equipment from a sole source, ensuring the continued reliability and functionality of critical weather monitoring instruments managed by NOAA.