CBU Spectrum Monitoring RF Switches
ID: Requirement-25-0609Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b0c151cb95c142189459dbf1110cacef/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking small business sources capable of providing two radio frequency (RF) 16 x 16 matrix switches for the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) CBU facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. The required switches must be brand-name products from ETL Systems Inc. (P/N: VTR-71-B5B5-1616) to ensure compatibility with existing equipment, with a delivery timeline of 60 days post-award. This procurement is critical for enhancing NOAA's capabilities in spectrum monitoring, and interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement by January 21, 2025, detailing their qualifications and technical capabilities related to RF switches. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Lillie Joseph at lillie.joseph@noaa.gov or Eileen Daigle at eileen.daigle@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lillie Joseph
    (240) 621-1022
    lillie.joseph@noaa.gov
    Eileen Daigle
    eileen.daigle@noaa.gov
    Files
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    CBU RF Switch Sources Sought Notice final.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the NOAA to identify potential small business sources capable of providing two radio frequency (RF) 16 x 16 matrix switches for a network at the NESDIS CBU facility in Fairmont, WV. The required model is a brand-name switch from ETL Systems Inc. (P/N: VTR-71-B5B5-1616), essential for compatibility with existing equipment. The government aims to specify a delivery timeline of 60 days post-award. Interested businesses must respond by January 21, 2025, with a capabilities statement outlining their qualifications, including company size status, past performance, and technical capabilities related to RF switches. This announcement serves as market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes. The final acquisition strategy will consider options like small business set-asides or sole source awards, with a combined synopsis/solicitation expected by February 2025. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 334515, with a small business size standard of 750 employees, underscoring the focus on small business participation in government contracts.
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