SAM #140L3726Q0154

Sole Source Procurement of RAWS Weather Station Equipment from Forest Technology Systems (FTS)

This notice concerns a planned sole source procurement by the Department of the Interior's National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) for Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) equipment at USMC Bridgeport Stations. - Sole source procurement is justified for Forest Technology Systems (FTS) as the only responsible source - Estimated contract value is $29,114.60 - NAICS code: 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables) - Equipment list includes: - 2x Tower, Trileg, Self Supporting, 20 ft Mast - 2x RAWS lightning kit, 20 ft mast, incl WS arm mount - 2x Weatherproof Equipment Enclosure, Keyway Mounts - 2x Kit, Grounding, Trileg - 2x GPS Antenna, Top of Cabinet Mount, Cable, 19.5 ft - 2x EON2 Aimable Mount - 2x GOES EON2 Antenna, Cable - 2x Battery Cable, Dual 10A Fuse, F6&H2, 4 Ft - 2x Solar Panel Kit, 20W, Mount, 30 ft Cable to Datalogger - 2x Battery, 12V, 88AH - 2x THS, Louvers, Mounting Arm & 14 ft Cable - 2x Rain Gauge, Trileg Mount - 2x Fuel Moisture Sensor - 2x Fuel Stick Mount - 2x Wind Speed & Direction, SDI, 50 ft cable - 2x Solar Rad Sensor, SDI, Sun Sky, Mount, 14 ft cable - Other responsible firms may submit evidence of capability to provide the same items at or below the estimated value - No RFQ will be issued; this is not a competitive solicitation - Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared

Description

The Department of the Interior, Fire and Aviation Directorate/National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), RAWS, intends to negotiate with only one source, Forest Technology Systems (FTS), for the items in the attached description. This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302.1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency¿s requirement is Forest Technology Systems (FTS). A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is $29,114.60. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued, and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code (334513) applies.Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer by August 24th, 2026 at 5pm Eastern referencing action 140L3726Q0154. However, they must provide convicting evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 5pm Eastern on August 24th, 2026 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with FTS for the requirements stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Contracting Officer, Casey Gean Boyd at casey_boyd@ios.doi.gov.

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