repair services for the following equipment: OPTICAL TRANSMITTER BELFORT PN: 32315 40 each OPTICAL DETECTOR, AAI PN: 62826-90111-1

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Weather Service's National Reconditioning Center, issued a purchase order to Belfort Instrument Company for repair services on specialized equipment. The contract covers the repair of 40 Optical Transmitters (Belfort PN: 32315, AAI PN: 62826-90111-3) and 40 Optical Detectors (Belfort PN: 32310, AAI PN: 62826-90111-1), both of which are proprietary devices manufactured solely by Belfort. Given that the government lacks the data rights and technical capability to repair these components independently, Belfort Instrument Company is the sole authorized source for maintenance and refurbishment. This procurement reflects a sole-source justification due to the unique status of Belfort as the original equipment manufacturer who alone can provide authorized repair services. The contract, associated with NAICS code 334519, was posted in September 2018 under solicitation number NWWG3401-18-252SN, with the point of contact listed as a management analyst within NOAA. The place of performance is not specified beyond the organizational address in Norfolk, Virginia. This arrangement ensures that essential weather service equipment is maintained to required standards through manufacturer-backed expertise.