TDWR Klystron Blower

The Federal Aviation Administration is procuring Klystron blowers for the sustainment of Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) field radar sites through a single source purchase order. The agency intends to negotiate directly with AllClear Aerospace & Defense of Miramar, Florida, as the exclusive government distributor for AMETEK Rotron, which manufactures the required part number 035282000. This component is critical to the TDWR baseline system, and AMETEK Rotron is determined to be the only source capable of meeting the FAA's requirements within the necessary timeframe to replenish decreasing inventory levels essential to the agency's mission. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333413 for Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing. A market survey was conducted from June 5 through June 19, 2025, and responses supported the single source determination, with questions regarding this announcement due by July 11, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be awarded as a single source contract to AllClear Aerospace & Defense, which serves as the exclusive distributor for AMETEK Rotron's government and military sales. The small business size standard for this NAICS category is 500 employees, though the procurement is being conducted outside competitive procedures due to the sole source nature of the required equipment. The announcement emphasizes that this is for informational purposes only and not a competitive solicitation, as the specialized blower component has only one approved source of supply. The urgency of replenishing inventory levels for critical radar infrastructure necessitates the expedited single source approach. No specific contract values, quantities, or detailed timelines for delivery were disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.