Pulse Forming Networks

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division office intends to award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Sora Power, Inc. for fifteen (15) pulse forming networks (PFN) for the National Logistics Support Center (NLSC) in Grandview, MO.

Justification for Sole Source
NLSC requires fifteen (15) PFN to replenish the stock of repair parts at the National Reconditioning Center and NLSC, which supports repair of the NEXRAD systems. This acquisition will establish appropriate sparing levels of a one year supply of these parts. All spares are required to be identical in form, fit, and function to the original equipment, which was subjected to stringent qualification that included operational and environmental testing.

Sora Power, Inc. is the original manufacturer and sole distributor of these PFN. As such, Sora Power, Inc. considers this item to be proprietary. It is not possible to substitute for this item as all spares must be identical. Acceptance of any item other than the original equipment would require testing to be re-accomplished, at significant cost and time to the government. This would result in the NEXRAD systems being unavailable during this period.

Special Notice
This special notice is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the supplies may submit substantiating documentation in writing within five (5) business days of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to elliott.waxman@noaa.gov. 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 response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. If no documentation is received, award will be made directly to Sora Power, Inc.
DOC, Eastern Region Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Dun and Bradstreet number. A Dun and Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (800)333-0505.

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