SON 21-00091.pdf
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STATEMENT OF NEED
National Weather Service Pacific Region (NWS PR)
30’ Meteorological Tilt-Down Tower
MISSION/BACKGROUND:
The National Weather Service’s mission is to provide weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. As part of this mission, the NWS Pacific Region (PR) operates and maintains Automated Weather Stations
(AWS) throughout the Pacific. In order to install the AWS equipment, a 30’ tower is needed to mount a wind sensor. The equipment tower for the AWS at the Waianae, Oahu site is unsafe to climb. One new tilt-down/fold-over tower is needed to replace the old tower.
PURPOSE/SCOPE:
The purpose of this statement of need (SON) is to procure one new 30’ tilt-down tower for NWS
PR AWS sites. The tilt-down tower will enable technicians to repair equipment without having to climb the tower making it safer and enabling a single person to make repairs.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
The period of performance will be 180 days after contract award.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Quantity 1 - Ewing International Co., Inc. 30’ meteorological tilt-down tower, Part No. 90011-30
(pole and base), brand name or equal with the following specifications:
Includes tower and base and all installation materials
Tilt-down or fold-over capable
Height: 30’
Galvanized steel base
Single tilt-down pole design
Pole shall be an aluminum mast that is finished in orange and white
Steel counterweight blocks (for tilting of mast pole)
Stainless steel mounting hardware
ANSI/TIA-222-H Exposure Class: B
ANSI/TIA-222-H Structure Class: I
Wind Load: Sustained winds 73 knots/85 mph & wind gusts 125 knots/145 mph
Designed and manufactured in accordance with ANSI/TIA-222-H
DELIVERY SCHEDULE:
The contractor shall coordinate and notify shipping and delivery dates of tilt-down tower with
Point of Contact (to be advised at award)
All items shall be delivered to:
NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center (IRC)
NWS / PRH / SOD
1845 Wasp. Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS:
The contractor shall warranty the tower for a period of one year.
POINTS OF CONTACT:
To be advised at award
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