Maintenance Services of NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Systems in the State of South Carolina

Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted

Solicitation number
1305M323CNWWN0043
Agency
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
1305M323CNWWN0043 Federal contract award
Place of performance
South Carolina, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a sole source contract to South Carolina Educational TV Commission for the routine and non-routine maintenance services of NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Systems at fourteen sites in South Carolina. The services include on-site routine maintenance, routine remote monitoring, site outage and restoration, and other miscellaneous services. The contract, numbered 1305M323CNWWN0043, was awarded on July 17, 2023 to South Carolina Educational TV Commission, the state's public educational broadcasting network with 60 years of experience in emergency communication, as the only source capable of meeting the requirement for maintenance of the NOAA Weather Radio systems without unacceptable delays. The value of the contract is not specified.

Notice text

NOTICE OF AWARD OF A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

Under the authority of FAR 13.501(a), 41 U.S.C.1901), the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), and National Weather Service (NWS) Eastern Region, awarded a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract South Carolina Educational TV Commission (hereafter referred to as SCETV).

The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), and National Weather Service (NWS) Eastern Region, have a requirement for the routine (preventative) and non-routine (corrective) maintenance services of NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Systems for fourteen (14) sites within the state of South Carolina. These services include, but are not limited to: on-site routine maintenance, routine remote monitoring, site outage and restoration as well as miscellaneous services as indicated.

Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements in accordance with FAR 13.501(a). This determination is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the Government.  SCETV has been the only source capable of meeting the Government’s needs due to the fact that SCETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network, has been broadcasting for 60 years and has been involved with almost every aspect of emergency communication in the State of South Carolina. 

As evidenced in the sole source justification, there is only one contractor that could deliver the equipment required for this contract without unacceptable delays.  Proposals ARE NOT being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued.

Awarded contract 1305M323CNWWN0043 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2023-07-17.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
Maintenance Services of NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Systems in the State of South Carolina Latest special notice Special Notice
Maintenance Services of NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Systems in the State of South Carolina Original Pre-Solicitation

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