Federal Bid

Last Updated on 09 Aug 2011 at 8 AM
Special Notice
Illinois

Precipitation Gauges

Solicitation ID NRMAC1001102978
Posted Date 02 Aug 2011 at 4 PM
Archive Date 09 Aug 2011 at 5 AM
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Contracting Office Department Of Commerce Noaa
Agency Department Of Commerce
Location Illinois United states
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is awarding a Purchase Order for the purchase of 1) 14 each P/N 47600-3, T-200B-3, Precipitation Gauge with 3 sensors and 3 interfaces (TH-501), and 2) P/N 47000-3, T-200B-M3, Precipitation Gauge with 3 sensors and 3 interfaces to Geonor, Inc. Sole Source Justification: The Government knows of only one source, Geonor, Inc. Geonor, Inc. is the only vendor with a gauge to meets all the specifications defined in the minimum need of the Government. The gauge is fitted with 3 independent transducers, providing 3 independent measurements of precipitation catch and rate. This unique feature provides an excellent verification of the accuracy of data, and the ability to diagnose defective sensors in the field. Market Research: The Government has conducted a market research and found Geonor has the only weighing bucket gauge that can make three independent measurements, and has been well characterized under all climate conditions that is suitable for climate quality data, and is approved by the United States Regional Climate Reference Network (USRCRN) Program Science and Engineering Panels. Geonor, Inc. is the only known manufacturer that can provide a precipitation gauge that meets the Government's requirements. A sources sought was posted on FedBizOpps under NRMAC1001102978KLC on June 30, 2011 for a 7-day posting and no responses were received.
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