9270-25-R-RFIN-00008

The University of Mississippi (UM) is pursuing a sole source procurement for Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) sensors through Contract Number 9270-25-R-RFIN-00008. The procurement involves replacing two current weather sensors to maintain FAA compliance and certification at an airport location. Remote Systems Integration (RSI) is identified as the only authorized dealer capable of providing compatible AWOS sensors for UM's existing system. The primary objective is to replace end-of-life weather monitoring equipment that is no longer reporting meteorological data correctly, which presents potential safety risks. Interested parties have until December 9, 2024, at 10:00 am Central Time to submit any objections to the sole source certification. If no alternative sources are identified, UM will seek approval from the Public Procurement Review Board to proceed with the direct purchase from RSI. The procurement process allows for potential competitive bidding if another qualified source is discovered during the objection period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly outlined in the available documentation. The procurement appears focused on technical compatibility and safety requirements rather than vendor diversity criteria. RSI is currently the only identified vendor capable of providing the required AWOS sensors that are compatible with UM's existing infrastructure. While a precise award value was not specified, the procurement is for sensor replacement and installation, suggesting a targeted, specialized procurement. The technical requirements emphasize matching the new sensors to the current system to ensure continuous FAA compliance, which implies a relatively narrow scope of potential solutions. The procurement represents a critical infrastructure upgrade to maintain accurate weather reporting capabilities at the university's airport facility. No incumbent vendor information beyond RSI was provided in the available documentation.