Repair of 3 each ROTARY JOINT, AZIMUTH, 4 CHANNEL, DIAMOND ANTENNA PN: 10-2412-0, ASN: R400-2A1A3A9

The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Weather Service and National Reconditioning Center, has issued a Purchase Order for the repair of three rotary joints, specifically the azimuth 4-channel models made by Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation. This contract is awarded as a sole source procurement because Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source with the capability to perform these specialized repairs. Extensive market research, including searches in the Small Business Administration’s databases and the GSA eLibrary, as well as a sources sought notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website, resulted in no other potential vendors or responses. The contract pertains to the repair of equipment identified by part number 10-2412-0 and ASN R400-2A1A3A9, classified under NAICS code 334419. The contract was posted on June 30, 2014, and the point of contact for this procurement is Adrian M. Hall. The office responsible is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The government’s commitment to a sole source contract reflects the unique technical requirements and vendor expertise necessary for maintaining these critical components of NOAA's National Weather Service infrastructure.