SSN_TRH Probe Shield.pdf

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

Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe Radiation Shields

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: 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing with a business size standard of 500 employees.

Background:

The Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) program is an essential, joint mission 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.

The NOAA NWS is upgrading its temperature and relative humidity (TRH) sensor on all fielded ASOS units globally using the Vaisala Dual Probe, HMP-155 model. The design incorporates one aspirated and one non-aspirated radiation shield and as many as two aspirated and two non-aspirated radiation shields.

The contractor must provide a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Aspirated and non-aspirated radiation shield that accommodates the Dual Probe HMP-155.

Submission of Information: Interested parties are encouraged to submit a response per NWS requirements pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. 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 Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment capable of interfacing with the systems to which they are attached. 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. Clear explanation of capabilities to meet, as well as manage multiple projects at one time, for the requirements listed below:

a) Capabilities to provide COTS Aspirated and non-aspirated radiation shield that accommodates the Dual Probe HMP-155.

b) Provide feedback on the Attachment I for inconsistencies and clarification

c) If your organization does not provide Aspirated and non-aspirated radiation shields, provide any subcontractors who are known or have supported your organization.

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 ten (10) 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 January 3, 2022.

ATTACHMENT I - Temperature Humidity Probe Dimensions