Purchase of Remote Area Weather Stations (RAWS) for Training Centers in Oregon

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) is seeking to procure Remote Area Weather Stations (RAWS) through an informal Request for Quote (RFQ) targeting hardware and software subscriptions. The procurement encompasses hardware for two primary training center locations: Rees Training Center in Hermiston and Camp Rilea in Warrenton, with potential for a third installation at AGI-Environmental in Salem pending available funding. The RAWS hardware must meet specific technical requirements and standards, with vendors required to provide both physical equipment and one-year software subscriptions. Quotes are due by September 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM PT, with OMD planning to award purchase orders to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. The RFQ includes comprehensive technical specifications for the weather station systems, emphasizing precise performance and integration capabilities. Vendors must submit detailed pricing for hardware and software, demonstrating compliance with federal procurement guidelines and technical specifications.

The contract opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, with the procurement open to qualified vendors capable of meeting technical requirements. The recently attached Notice of Award indicates Forest Technology Systems LTD as the incumbent vendor, having been awarded purchase orders totaling $70,182.23 across four separate orders for hardware and software. Federal funding requirements are incorporated, including non-discrimination clauses and restrictions on certain telecommunications equipment procurement. The maximum payable amount is specified in the RFQ, with potential for up to three RAWS installations depending on available funding. The procurement is specifically located within Union County, Oregon, and targets military training and environmental monitoring infrastructure. Vendors must demonstrate technical competence, pricing transparency, and ability to meet rigorous equipment and software subscription standards for these weather monitoring systems.