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 NOAA’s Eastern Acquisition Division in Kansas City, is issuing a sole source purchase order to Fluke Corporation for the service and calibration of existing equipment used by the National Weather Service’s National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. This action is authorized under FAR 6.103-1, which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements, as Fluke is the exclusive provider capable of performing calibrations and repairs on its proprietary electronic equipment. The equipment in question contains proprietary firmware that only Fluke can access and upgrade, making it impossible for any other vendor or authorized partner to perform the necessary maintenance, updates, or repairs. The contract, identified by solicitation number 142082-26-0358, was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 811210 for measurement, calibration, and testing services. No set-aside provisions apply, and the award will be made directly to Fluke Corporation without any intermediaries, as the company does not license or authorize any other resellers or service providers for these specific tasks. The primary point of contact for the procurement is Nikki Smith of NOAA, reachable via email and phone, with the office located in Norfolk, Virginia, while all services will be performed at the Stennis Space Center site in Mississippi.