NOAA intends to award a sole source purchase order to Vaisala Inc. for ultrasonic wind sensors and accessories, with delivery to Idaho Falls, ID. The requirement is not set aside for competition, as Vaisala is the only manufacturer and authorized U.S. distributor capable of meeting the specialized hardware needs for Eastern Idaho’s harsh winter environment and bird habitat. The sensors must include heated transducers, arms, and body to survive icing conditions, and no other vendor can provide a fully-heated sonic anemometer with the required bird cages and mounting adapters. Delivery is required within 60 days from the date of award. Interested firms may submit substantiating documentation to the point of contact within 15 days after publication of this notice to be considered for a competitive procurement.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking sources for nineteen Vaisala WMT700 series heated 2-D sonic anemometers to measure horizontal wind speed and direction for emergency response plume modeling at the Idaho National Laboratory. Delivery is required within 60 days from the date of award. No budget amount is specified. The performance location is on or near the Idaho National Laboratory. This is a sources sought notice for market research only, not a solicitation for proposals.