SSN_TRH Power Supply_Hardware.pdf

Sources Sought Notice in support of National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Observations (OBS)

Temperature Relative Humidity (TRH) Sensor Power Supply and Mounting Hardware

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services discussed in this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3. Further, NOAA is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotes. The purpose of this notice is to:

1. Determine if sources exist that are capable of satisfying the agency's requirements; and/or

2. Determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements

Submission of a response to this Sources Sought Notice is voluntary. The voluntary submission of a response to this Sources Sought Notice shall not obligate NOAA to pay or entitle the submitter of information to claim any direct or indirect costs or charges or any other remuneration whatsoever.

Further, no proposals or quotes are sought at this time. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice; all costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice will be solely at the potential respondent's expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought Notice does not preclude participation in any future formal solicitation, if any is issued.

No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a solicitation. There is no solicitation at this time. In order to protect the integrity of any future procurement, additional information will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made in reference to this Sources Sought Notice.

Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or to issue a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. If included, any information should be clearly marked as such. All information received shall be safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure.

NAICS Code: 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables with a business size standard of 750 employees.

Background:

The National Weather Service Office of Observations (OBS) is responsible for the operations and maintenance of automated fielded systems that sense the atmosphere in support of surface based Aviation Operations. The ASOS program is an essential, joint mission in support of the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). The ASOS is the nation's primary system for collecting and reporting surface-weather observations, primarily at airports in support of aviation operations, as well as weather forecasting and the timely issuance of warnings. There are approximately 960 ASOS sites globally.

It is the intention of the Government to plan an acquisition to purchase Temperature Relative Humidity (TRH) power supply kits and mounting hardware for the National Logistics Support Center to be used by the ASOS. These power supply kits are to be stocked as logistical spares and are issued to National Weather Service Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) maintenance technicians to update and replace ASOS sites with TRH sensors, power supplies and mounting hardware. This power supply electronic assembly specifically integrates into the ASOS TRH Vaisala, Inc. model HPM155. The contractor can propose solutions to the provided build to print TRH Power Supply Kit and/or TRH mounting hardware. Interested vendors can provided capabilities for either the power supply or the hardware. If a vendor can provide both, please state that in your response.

Submission of Information: Interested parties are encouraged to submit a response per NWS requirements pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. Interested vendors can provided capabilities for either the power supply or the hardware. If a vendor can provide both, please state that in your response. If there are areas of the requirement that your company and/or perspective team cannot meet, please identify those areas in your response along with amplifying information as to why your team cannot meet the government’s request. The government requires build to print power supply capable of interfacing with the equipment to which they are attached and/or mounting hardware kit solution. Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted Capability Statements shall include the following:

1. Company name and address

2. Unique System for Award Management Identification Number

3. Type of business (e.g. large, small, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women owned small business, and/or economically disadvantaged women-owned small business) as validated in the SAM including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced in this Sources Sought Notice.

4. Company point of contact – name, phone number, and email address

5. Is this the appropriate NAICS code?

6. Clear explanation of capabilities to meet either the TRH power supply, as well as manage multiple projects at one time, for the requirements listed below:

a) Capabilities to provide build and support to print TRH Power Supply.

b) Estimated time to build each power supply and possible monthly production rate.

c) Provide feedback on the Attachment I and Attachment II for inconsistencies and clarification.

d) The Government does not require suggested sources listed in Attachment I or Attachment II.

Other brands will be accepted if parts meet required specifications.

e) If your organization cannot provide manufacture the requested TRH power supply, provide any subcontractors/resellers who are known or have supported your organization.

7. Clear explanation of capabilities to meet TRH mounting hardware:

a) Capabilities to provide shipping kits for mounting hardware.

b) Estimated time to package and ship kits to include monthly production rate.

c) Provide feedback on the Attachment I and Attachment II for inconsistencies and clarification.

d) Is there a possibly to ship manufactured units or kits?

8. If you company can provide both, please state and if not, please provide reasoning.

Respondents are encouraged to provide any feedback, comments, and questions pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. Particularly, respondents are encouraged to provide feedback on the selection of the appropriate NAICS code. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, including graphics, and shall be typed in Times New Roman 12 pt. font.

Responses shall be submitted to Maggie Williams at margaret.williams@noaa.gov no later than that 9:00 AM Eastern Time on June 16, 2023.

Attachment I: TRH Power Supply Hardware Combined Parts list Attachment I TRH Power Supply Hardware Schematics Attachment III Proposed Hardware Image