Opportunity
SAM #142082-26-0358
Sole Source Fluke Equipment Calibration and Servicing for NOAA NDBC
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA EAD-NORFOLK-SAP
Posted
June 11, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
142082-26-0358
NAICS
811210, 811219
This opportunity involves a planned sole source procurement for specialized equipment servicing: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Eastern Acquisition Division – Kansas City office - End user: National Weather Service (NWS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), Stennis Space Center, Mississippi - OEMs and Vendors: - Fluke Corporation (OEM and sole authorized service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Calibration, servicing, and firmware upgrades for existing Fluke electronic equipment - No new equipment purchases; services are for existing Fluke devices - No part numbers or quantities specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Fluke Corporation is authorized to perform these services due to proprietary firmware and exclusive licensing - No other vendors or OEMs are eligible or capable of providing the required services - Requirement is strictly for service and calibration, not for new product acquisition
Description
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division – Kansas City office plans to award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, with Fluke Corporation for the service and calibration of existing equipment for the National Weather Service (NWS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) at Stennis Space Center, MS.
The Government has utilized the authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to award a purchase order to Fluke Corporation. The sole source determination is based on the verification that the Fluke Corporation does not license any other vendor to perform calibrations or repairs to their equipment. Their electronic equipment contains proprietary firmware. Fluke is the only vendor that can upgrade their products to the latest firmware.
The award will be made directly to Fluke Corporation and Fluke has no other authorized partners or resellers who can provide the required services and updates.