Brand Name Requirement - CHCNAV i83 Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GNSS Kits and Accessories
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1305M326P0319
- Agency
-
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 1305M326P0319 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Igage Mapping Corp
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Shanghai China
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for brand name CHCNAV i83 Real Time Kinematic GNSS hydrologic survey equipment and accessories under a sole-source justification, with contract 1305M326P0319 awarded on September 17, 2026.
The justification cites RFO FAR 6.103-1(d), items peculiar to one manufacturer. The National Weather Service Southern Region requires CHCNAV equipment to support multiple functions including river flood impact assessments, flood inundation mapping, high-water mark collection, and support to local, state, and federal partners. The rationale is operational continuity: NWS deployed similar CHCNAV hardware across multiple field offices in FY25. Switching brands would require developing new training materials, retraining surveyors with resulting efficiency losses, and would create incompatibility issues since the equipment operates as base and rover units requiring same-brand compatibility. NWS conducted extensive market research in FY25 evaluating 13 requirements and specifications across leading brands and validated in August 2026 that no significant market changes have occurred.
The period of performance is 60 days with expected delivery within 5–7 business days of order placement. The equipment will be purchased through a United States-based reseller under a total small business set-aside. The acquisition is compliant with RFO FAR 40.204-2 and Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, restricting covered telecommunications equipment from designated covered entities. The equipment is exempt from the Buy American Act as information technology commercial product under RFO FAR 25.103(e). NAICS code 334220; PSC code 6675.
Notice text
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for brand name CHCNAV RTK GNSS hydrologic survey equipment and accessories under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and RFO FAR 12.102(a). The CHC NAV survey equipment is to be purchased through a United States based reseller. A total small business set aside is to be used for this requirement. The associated NAICS code is 334220.
This justification posting is not a request for competitive proposals nor an invitation for price quotes. The CHC NAV equipment for this purchase order is exempt from the Buy American Act under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 25.103(e) as it is Information Technology that is a commerical product.
This purchase order is compliant with RFO FAR 40.204.2 and Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). RFO FAR 40.204-2 and Section 889 specifically restricts the procurement or use of covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services from designated covered entities (Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities). It does not impose a general prohibition on all electronics or commercial hardware made in China.
Please note, this acquisition is for the Department of Commerce (DOC) and not the DOD; as such the DoD 1260H banned list of "Chinese Military Companies" does not apply.
Awarded contract 1305M326P0319 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-17.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name Justification 142092-26-0058_Redacted.pdf |
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