SAM #142010-26-0139

NOAA NWS Hydrogen System Maintenance Sole Source Notice

NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Eastern Region is seeking specialized maintenance for hydrogen control systems at upper air stations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Eastern Region - OEM and Vendor: - FP2Fire, Inc. (Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual preventative maintenance, calibration, testing, and certification for: - Seven HISS (Hydrogen Instrumentation Safety Systems) - Three Hydrogen Electrolyzers - Services include: - Visual inspection - Leak and pressure testing - Temperature checks - Filter and cartridge replacements - Restocking of spare lube cartridges - Certification of safety procedures - Final system checks - Annual troubleshooting - Warranty service - Unique/Notable Requirements: - FP2Fire, Inc. is the only OEM and sole source provider capable of servicing these systems - Contract is set aside for small business - Classified under J066 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment) and NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)

Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract

Point of Contact: 

Hannah Hartman, Contracting Office

hannah.hartman@noaa.gov

Set-aside: 

Small Business Sole Source

Proposed Codes for Services or Supplies:

J066 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment)

811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)

Description:

The scope of this contract is to perform annual preventative maintenance, calibration, testing, and then certify all associated components and equipment for an extended warranty on seven (7) HISS, and three (3) Hydrogen Electrolyzers.  The work includes but is not limited to: visual inspection of all system components, leak testing, pressure testing, temperature checking, filter and cartridge replacements, re-stocking of spare lube cartridges on site, certification of safety procedures, performance of a final system check, plus annual troubleshooting and warranty service.

This contract will be awarded on a sole source basis, as only one vendor is capable of fulfilling the requirement successfully.  The apparent awardee is FP2Fire, Inc.  FP2Fire, Inc. designed, manufactured, furnished and installed the hydrogen control systems at the upper air stations located throughout the National Weather Service Eastern Region, and in Grand Junction, CO, and is the only source capable of maintaining, calibrating and repairing these systems to ensure proper operation. Soliciting from other sources would hinder the National Weather Service’s ability to issue timely forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories that are necessary for the protection of life and property.

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