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Notice Number: 142060240053SM Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis Title: HyQuest TB3 Syphoning Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Response Date: July 31, 2024 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pr... Notice Number: 142060240053SM Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis Title: HyQuest TB3 Syphoning Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Response Date: July 31, 2024 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pre-solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified U.S. Domestic businesses, which could include Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Women Owned Small Business firms and even Large Businesses. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Pacific Region Headquarters (PRH), Systems Operations Division (SOD), Inouye Reginal Center (IRC) provides weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. As part of this mission, the IRC operates and maintains Hydrological Surface Observation Instrumentation System (HSOIS) data collection platforms (DCPs) throughout the region. The IRC requires syphoning tipping bucket rain gauges like the HyQuest Solutions TB3 to support the HSOIS data collection platforms. INTENDED USE/PURPOSE: The HyQuest TB3 is used for measuring rainfall and precipitation in urban and rural locations. The gauge delivers high levels of accuracy across a broad range of rainfall intensities, and is an ideal device for cold climates. The gauge includes a dual output 24 V DC reed switch allowing for output redundancy or the addition of a second data logger. It incorporates two water outlets at the bottom allowing for water collection and data verification. This is the only known instrument that can meet the Government’s needs, and this notice’s intent is to identify any other products that meet the full requirements listed below. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ESSENTIAL SALIENT FEATURES: Main Features: Long-term stable calibration Accuracy not affected by rainfall intensity Minimal maintenance required Robust design for all environments Expandability: optional autonomous real-time rain monitoring and reporting system Technical Specifications: Resolution: 0.1mm; 0.2mm; 0.5mm; 0.01 inch; 1.0mm Catch diameter: 282.84mm; 200mm Bucket: Teflon-impregnated ASS plastic UV-stabilized or synthetic ceramic coated brass Pivot/bucket mechanism: Machined, robust stainless steel axle resting on corrosion-free sapphire pivots Enclosure and base: Anodized, powder-coated aluminum Accuracy: 0-250mm per hour +/- 2%; 250-500mm per hour +/- 3% Range: 0-700mm/h (maximum intensity 700mm/h) Operating temperature: -20 degrees C to +70 degrees C (heater recommended below +4 degrees C) Operating humidity: 0 to 100% Dimensions and mass: 282.84mm (circumference) x 410mm (height), 3.8kg; 200mm (circumference) x 330mm (height), 3.3kg Accessories: Autonomous system RainTrak undercover Pole mount bracket Bird guard Portable field calibration device (FCD) iRIS dataloggers and data modems Pulse counter CMCbt Heater kits Applications: Classical meteorology and climatology Hydrometeorology Environmental, hydrological and air quality monitoring Road traffic infrastructure Water treatment plants, dams, reservoirs Agrometeorology Airports and airfields Water resources management DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Deliver by 90 days after date of award. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested firms shall provide, in writing, a brief narrative (no more than 3 pages in length) and documentation to support your firm’s capability and experience meeting the requirements herein and include your firm’s name, address, point of contact, telephone number, UEID Number, CCR CAGE Number, business type and size (i.e., small, large, non-profit, educational, etc.). Any response that does not include this information will not be considered. The Government will review your response to determine if your firm has the experience, knowledge and capability to provide the items as specified above. This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Nor does this request for information constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that any procurement action may be issued for the Government’s requirements. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of the submission of contractor’s information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. All contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered and active with the System for Award Management (SAM) website. NOTE: THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded based on responses received to this notice.