Purchase twenty-five (25) (GRAW) GS-U radiosonde observing systems with ability to connect to both DFM-09 GRAW Sondes and DFM-17 GRAW Sondes (future compatibility), and 100 (GRAW) DFM-09 compatible radiosondes.

SPECIAL NOTICE

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*** National Oceanic and 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), with GRAW Radiosondes GMBH & CO., KG of Nurnberg, Germany for the additional purchase of twenty-five (25) (GRAW) GS-U radiosonde observing systems with ability to connect to both DFM-09 GRAW Sondes and DFM-17 GRAW Sondes (future compatibility), and 100 (GRAW) DFM-09 compatible radiosondes. 

***The sole source determination is based on the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Analyze Forecast and Support Office use the GRAW GS-U and GS-E radiosonde stations for the CHUAS network and the Fire Weather Program. GRAW products are the only ones the can provide “system” compatibility across the Fire Weather Program. 

Delivery is due by 11/30/2023.

***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.