# SAM #70ZU0227N40009B00

Sole-source purchase of an R.M. Young meteorological translator, part number 26800

**Buyer:** CG-SEA-C22
**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 70ZU0227N40009B00
**NAICS:** 334511

The U.S. Coast Guard plans a sole-source purchase of a meteorological translator for compatibility with existing equipment or software.
- **Agency:** U.S. Coast Guard, CG-SEA-C22.
- **Requirement:** One R.M. Young Company meteorological translator, part number 26800.
- **Sourcing approach:** The Coast Guard identifies R.M. Young Company as the only known source, citing proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized capabilities needed for compatibility.
- **Notice status:** This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit a capability statement for the Government to consider whether competition is warranted.

### Description

<p>The U.S. Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract to R.M. YOUNG COMPANY, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.</p>

<p>The anticipated purchase order is for METEOROLOGICAL TRANSLATOR; PART# 26800.</p>

<p>R.M. YOUNG COMPANY is the only known source that possesses proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized capabilities that are essential to meet the requirements of compatibility with existing equipment or software. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.</strong>&nbsp;However, any interested party that believes it can fulfill the requirements may submit a capability statement to the point of contact listed.&nbsp; The Government will review all timely capability statements received solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the Government&rsquo;s discretion.&nbsp;No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. &nbsp;Telephone requests will not be honored.</p>

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