Azimuth Rotary Joints for the National Weather Service

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)( i ), with the Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation, 59 Porter Road, Littleton, MA 01460-1433 for Azimuth Rotary Joints Part Number 10-24-12-0.

The sole source determination is based on the National Weather Service’s (NWS) current version of AZ Rotay Joints that is in use within NEXRAD radar and was designed specifically for the WSR-88D NEXRAD Doppler.  Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation is the only company that can repair or upgrade the AZ Joints as they are the original equipment manufacturer.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.