Notice of Intent to Sole Source Replacement Weather.pdf

Notice # 1158611

This is a special notice prepared in accordance with FAR 5.2 “Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions”.

There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This proposed contract action is published to notify potential sources that the USDA Forest Service, USDA FS-INTERNATL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INC (7Z4Y5). (C4Y5CNN55L37) Closing date of Notice: September 7, 2025, at 1159 PM (EST).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519.

The size standard is 500 employees.

The period of performance is from October 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026.

Estimated Contract Value: $46,785.

During September 2022, the Research areas were impacted by sustained storm damage from winds and excessive rain as a result of Hurricane Fiona. During this natural disaster, sustained winds of 85 miles per hour were recorded, and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a rainfall event that exceeded 30 inches in parts of Puerto Rico. As a result, the weather stations were affected by the winds, and it is necessary to replace them with rugged and more resistant weather stations that can perform a continuous operation and endure extended periods of harsh environmental conditions.

The contractor will be required to provide the following technical services and support assistance to

USDA FS-INTERNATL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY.

The Minimum technical requirements: The equipment must measure temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, peak wind speed, wind direction, and precipitation. Shall be all-in-one station that precisely and reliably delivers meteorological data. Shall also be completely wireless with a solar power system and a rechargeable battery pack to autonomously gather and report the requested parameters. Shall have the capability of continuous operation and the ability to endure extended periods of harsh environmental conditions. Small enough to fit inside a backpack and installed or placed in nearly any environment for weather reporting in real time. With a built-in GPS and compass, that can offer more accurate measurements of wind speed and direction. This sensor also shall include a cellular LTE-M modem for reliable and fully remote data transmission and autonomous processing. Shall have a software that enables the access, and export data from anywhere, and remotely received commands.

This software shall also have the capability of receive alerts in a case of tampering.

Please see attached SOW

The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i) - Soliciting from a single sole source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action.

Anticipate DATE to post in SAM.gov: September 2 2025. Due Date will close: September 7, 2025. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The size standard is $600M. The required period of performance is Two months. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2025.

Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall respond in writing to Heather Harkley via email to heather.harkley@usda.gov and Nestor Rivera Gonzalez electronically via email to:

nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov. Responses must be received no later than September 7, 2025, 11:59 PM EST. All documentation shall become property of the Government.

This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Quote, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE:

1. Business Name, Point of Contact Name, Email Address, Phone Number

2. CAGE Code and SAM UEI

3. In the event that the organization is a small business, state the category of small business, such as

8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, or SDVOSB

4. Statement of Capability: Discuss skills, knowledge, and experience required to support this requirement. Resumes may be submitted.

mailto:heather.harkley@usda.gov mailto:nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov