NEXRAD Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Equipment

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Weather Service (NWS) National Reconditioning Center (NRC), is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for repair, reconditioning, and maintenance services for NEXRAD and Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) equipment. The procurement covers eight distinct Statements of Work involving specialized repair of equipment components including dewpoint sensors, visibility enclosures, crossarm assemblies, visibility sensors, aspirator housings, ACU processor boards, slip ring assemblies, and DC servo motors. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capabilities to perform the work, provide SAM registration details, and indicate their small business status by 2:00 p.m. EST on March 21, 2025. The anticipated contract period spans five years from 2025 to 2030, with work to be performed at the contractor's facility and equipment shipped to/from the NRC in Grandview, MO. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capability, small business status, and compliance with detailed equipment restoration specifications outlined in the individual Statements of Work.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While no specific award value is disclosed, the complexity of the eight equipment repair SOWs suggests a potentially significant contract value. The work involves restoring various complex meteorological and radar equipment components to "Like New" condition, with each repaired unit requiring comprehensive testing, documentation, and a one-year warranty. Each Statement of Work mandates precise technical restoration, including parts replacement, electrical and mechanical testing, cosmetic refurbishment, and adherence to strict National Weather Service specifications. The contract will be categorized under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with work to be performed at the contractor's facilities and final acceptance conducted by the National Reconditioning Center in Grandview, Missouri.