Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Replacement and Repair Parts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for replacement and repair parts for twelve Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) units located throughout the state. The solicitation, identified as SFS605CO18000237, seeks to establish a contract with DBT Transportation Services, LLC, the sole-exclusive distributor of Vaisala replacement and repair parts. The procurement is specifically targeting proprietary Vaisala parts that are critical for maintaining the AWOS units' warranty and system compatibility. The solicitation period runs from August 1, 2017, to August 8, 2017, with an initial contract period from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2018. Vendors must be registered on the MissouriBUYS procurement platform to access the full terms and conditions, and the procurement is being conducted under Missouri Code of State Regulation 7 CSR 10-11.020, which allows for single feasible source procurement when supplies are proprietary and only available from a single manufacturer or distributor.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. There are no mentions of disadvantaged enterprise requirements or specific vendor classifications. DBT Transportation Services, LLC is identified as both the incumbent and the sole source for these specialized AWOS replacement and repair parts. The existing infrastructure consists of twelve AWOS units located across various areas of Missouri, which require precise, manufacturer-specific parts to maintain operational integrity. While the total estimated contract value is not specified in the documents, the procurement follows state guidelines for public notice, requiring posting for purchases over $5,000 and additional advertising for purchases exceeding $25,000. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms, and vendors can submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy submission.