SAM #142082-26-0451

NOAA Solicitation for EATON Valve Plugs (P/N M-109) for NEXRAD Maintenance

NOAA's National Logistics Support Center is seeking quotes for EATON Valve Plugs (P/N M-109) to support NEXRAD maintenance: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Logistics Support Center, Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD-SAP) - OEM Highlight: - EATON is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - EATON Valve Plug, Part Number M-109 - Quantity: 10 units - Shipping to Grandview, Missouri is required - Procurement Details: - Brand name only: Only EATON Valve Plugs meet fit, form, and function requirements for the Azimuth Drive Module Assembly in NEXRAD systems - Firm fixed price contract - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 332911 - Vendors must be authorized EATON resellers and registered in SAM - Evaluation based on lowest price, warranty (one-year), and past performance - Notable Requirements: - Consumable replacement part essential for NEXRAD repairable equipment - Compliance with Tri-Agency Agreement for spare parts - All quotes must include shipping and required certifications

Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a firm fixed price contract for EATON Valve Plugs (P/N M-109) for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO. The Government intends to make an award to the responsive responsible quoter providing the best value in accordance with FAR 12.203(c)(2).   This is a brand name requirement.

Brand Name Justification:

The EATON Valve Plug brand name is essential to the requirement and market research indicates similar products do not meet or cannot be modified to meet agency needs. The Program invested time and research to ensure fit form and function of all components and parts, to include The EATON Valve Plug which is a manufactured consumable replacement part for the Azimuth Drive Module Assembly. The EATON Valve Plugs are required for routine NEXRAD repairable equipment maintenance. Without the EATON Valve Plug, the National Weather Service (NWS) would be unable to meet its Tri-Agency Agreement to provide internal and external stakeholders with spare parts for repair and replacement. The EATON Valve Plugs are currently identified as zero-balance and are paramount to ensuring the NEXRAD system remains full mission-capable. If this requirement is not solicited for the EATON Valve Plug brand name, the mission impact would be significant, as the radar system could become inoperable due to a lack of compatible repair parts.

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