Fluke super thermometer calibration and repairs for use at the NDBC in Stennis Space Center, MS.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisitions Division-Kansas City office intends to award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1), with Fluke Electronics Inc. located in Everett, WA for one-year calibrations of 5 platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs), the super thermometer the PRTs connect to for temperature measurement display, and four pressure modules. The procurement includes the repair of channel four on the super thermometer to be used by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center located in Stennis Space Center, MS. Sole Source Justification : The National Data Buoy Center uses a model 1594A Super Thermometer, model PM200-A100K pressure module, model PM200-BG100K pressure module, and model 5698-25 glass sheath platinum resistance thermometer. There are no known authorized vendors that can perform calibrations, repairs or firmware upgrades to these Fluke components. This special notice is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the supplies may submit substantiating documentation in writing within five (5) business days of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. If no documentation is received, award will be made directly to Fluke Electronics, Inc. DOC, Eastern Region Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. DOC, Eastern Region Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this o􀃍ice be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Dun and Bradstreet number. A Dun and Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (844) 235- 7273.