SOLE SOURCE: FLUKE Calibrations and Servicing of existing equipment for the National Weather Service (NWS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) at Stennis Space Center, MS.

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Eastern Acquisition Division in Kansas City, intends to award a sole source contract to Fluke Corporation for the calibration and servicing of existing equipment used by the National Weather Service’s National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. This award is justified under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source when no other vendor can meet the agency’s requirements. Fluke Corporation is uniquely qualified because their electronic equipment contains proprietary firmware, and they are the sole authorized provider capable of performing necessary calibrations, repairs, and firmware upgrades. The contract will be awarded directly to Fluke Corporation without competition, as Fluke does not license any other vendors to service or upgrade their products, ensuring exclusivity. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210, related to equipment calibration services, with the place of performance at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The point of contact for this contract is Nikki Smith at NOAA, who can be reached for further information. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026, and there are no set-asides associated with this procurement.