Snow removal at national weather service radar compound in montague, NY

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with the Town of Montague for snow removal services at the National Weather Service radar compound in Montague, New York. The contract involves snow removal at the NEXRAD compound where the KTYX WSR-88D radar is located, services that are critical to ensuring optimum functionality of the weather radar system. NOAA's Western Acquisition Division-Boulder is handling this procurement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The Town of Montague has been providing these services since the compound was established in 1997 and owns the land upon which the facility is situated. The contract period will span one year from the date of award with four additional option years.

The sole source justification is based on the Town of Montague's ownership of the property and their policy of not allowing other vendors to work on their land, creating a unique circumstance that limits competition. Interested contractors who believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing within 15 days of the notice publication date of August 22, 2025, making the response deadline September 6, 2025. NOAA will evaluate any submitted documentation solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis rather than sole source. The agency retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on responses received. Oral communications are not acceptable, and no solicitation package is currently available since this is an intent to negotiate rather than a formal request for proposals.