SAM #FA822226HG0002

Sole Source Procurement of Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profiler Balloon for Vandenberg SFB

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Air Force Materiel Command for Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profiler weather balloons from Meteorological Products Inc. - The Jimsphere balloon is a 2-meter diameter, clear 1/2 mil polyester film weather balloon, part number JC20-12-05. - The procurement is justified as sole source due to the unique high-resolution technology and compatibility with existing systems; only Meteorological Products Inc is considered capable of supplying the item. - The balloons are required for atmospheric meteorological profiling to support launch operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base. - Delivery is required within 120 days after order. - The main place of performance is Vandenberg Space Force Base, with procurement managed by the Air Force Sustainment Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. - No competitive solicitation is planned, but interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration.

Description

Intent to sole source to Meteorological Products Inc for Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profiler, 2-meter diameter, clear 1/2 mil polyester film

This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.

309 SWEG is requesting the procurement of Jimsphere Weather Balloons. 

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 6.103-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed commodity:

Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profiler, 2-meter diameter, clear 1/2 mil polyester film

All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 8 calendar days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of technical capabilities to provide the commodity is required. AFSC PZIEA will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.

The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. 

This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to service the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM.

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