Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additio... This is a new requirement. There is no incumbent. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, firm fixed-price purchase order. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of OTT Hydromet Kipp & Zonen Pyrheliometers, Pyranometers, Pyrgeometers, and Cables. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED COMBINED SYNOPSIS WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ALL VENDORS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. BRAND REQUIREMENT: The Kipp & Zonen radiometers are required to expand the existing network of equipment used by the Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML). Any new radiometers must be fully compatible (form, fit, and function) with existing systems, as it is required to have consistent instrumentation across all stations within the network to ensure analytical integrity. INDIVIDUAL NONAVAILABILITY DETERMINATION: In accordance with FAR 25.103(b)(2), an individual determination has been made by the head of the contracting agency that the required supplies are not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonable available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality. Therefore, the requirements of Buy American-Supplies found at FAR subpart 25.1 do not apply to this procurement. CAR 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010) OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO STEPHANIE.LONG@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12:00PM MST/MDT ON AUGUST 17, 2023. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of clause)

Inactive

Solicitation Number: NRMJ10002300986SML Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis Title: Pyrheliometers, Pyranometers, Pyrgeometers, and Cables Response Date: July 20, 2023 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSI... Solicitation Number: NRMJ10002300986SML Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis Title: Pyrheliometers, Pyranometers, Pyrgeometers, and Cables Response Date: July 20, 2023 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), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Earth Systems Research Laboratories (ESRL), Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) is expanding their existing Surface Radiation Budget Network (SURFRAD) as well as their compact, portable radiation systems (RadSys), and upgrading their instrumentation at Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) Baseline Observatories. These radiometers are used to measure all components of the solar radiation budget, which can then be used for improving weather and climate models, renewable energy, wildfire smoke studies, and satellite products. The GML needs new solar radiometers to outfit new permanent sites and portable platforms, and currently use OTT Hydromet’s Kipp & Zonen pyrheliometers, pyranometers, pyrgeometers, and cables. INTENDED USE/PURPOSE: Pyrheliometers are a device used to measure the direct solar energy, providing the ability to measure the direct solar component at our new Surface Radiation Budget Network (SURFRAD) and Baseline Observatory sites. Pyranometers can be used to measure the total solar radiation as well as diffuse solar radiation when shaded, allowing the ability to measure both the total and diffuse components at new observation sites. Pyrgeometers are a device that is used to measure the infrared (IR) components of the solar energy coming into earth as well as the reflected IR emitting by the Earth’s surface, allowing the ability to measure the incoming IR as well as the emitted IR at all of the new measurement sites. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ESSENTIAL SALIENT FEATURES: Instruments are calibrated and exchanged regularly, so any new instrumentation needs to be able to fit into the current infrastructure at any of the existing measurement sites. Instruments also to meet the standards outlined in the ISO 9060 report. CHP1 Pyrheliometer Specifications: Classification to ISO 9060:1990 Class A Sensitivity 7 to 14 ?V/W/m2 Expected output range (0 to 1400 W/m2) 10 to 20 mV Maximum operational irradiance 4000 W/m2 Analogue output • V-version - Analogue output range* - Analogue output • A-version - Analogue output range* - Serial output - Serial output range - Response time (63 %) < 1.7 s Response time (95 %) < 5 s Spectral range (50 % points) 200 to 4000 nm Zero offsets (unventilated) (b) temperature change (5 K/h) < 1 W/m2 Non-stability (change/year) < 0.5 % Non-linearity (0 to 1000 W/m2) < 0.2 % Required sun tracker accuracy < 0.5 ° from ideal Weight (excluding cable) 0.9 kg Slope angle 1 ° ±0.2 ° Temperature response < 0.5 % (-20 °C to +50 °C) Field of view 5 ° ±0.2 ° Power consumption (at 12 VDC) - Software, Windows™ - Supply voltage - Operating and storage temperature range -40 °C to +80 °C Humidity range 0 to 100 % Ingress Protection (IP) rating 67 Recommended applications High performance direct radiation monitoring for meteorological stations or concentrated solar energy applications CMP22 Pyranometer Specifications: Classification to ISO 9060:2018 Spectrally Flat Class A Sensitivity 7 to 14?V/W/m² Impedance 10 to 100? Expected output range (0 to 1500 W/m²) 0 to 21mV Maximum operational irradiance 4000 W/m² Response time (63%) < 1.66s Response time (95%) < 5s Spectral range (20% points) 210 to 3600nm Spectral range (50% points) 200 to 3600nm Zero offsets (unventilated) (a) thermal radiation (at 200 W/m²) (b) temperature change (5 K/h) (c) total zero offset < 3W/m² < 1W/m² < 4W/m² Additional signal processing errors n.a. Non-stability (change/year) < 0.5% Non-linearity (100 to 1000 W/m²) < 0.2% Directional response (up to 80° with 1000 W/m² beam) < 5W/m² Clear sky GHI spectral error < 0.04% Spectral selectivity (350 to 1500 nm) < 3% Tilt response (0° to 180° at 1000 W/m²) < 0.2% Temperature response < 0.5% (-20°C to +50°C) Field of view 180° Accuracy of bubble level < 0.1° Temperature sensor output 10k Thermistor (optional Pt-100) Detector type Thermopile Operating and storage temperature range -40°C to +80°C Humidity range 0 to 100% MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) > 10 years Ingress Protection (IP) rating 67 Recommended applications Scientific research requiring the highest level of measurement accuracy and reliability CGR4 Pyrgeometer Specifications: Response time (95 %) < 18 s Non-Stability (change/year) < 1 % Non-linearity (-250 to 250 W/m²) < 1 % Sensitivity 5 to 15 ?V/W/m² Field of view 180 ° Operating temperature -40 °C to +80 °C Spectral range (50 % points) 4.5 to 42 ?m Irradiance (net) -250 to 250 W/m² Window heating offset (with 1000 W/m² solar radiation) < 4 W/m² Temperature dependence of sensitivity < 1 % (-20 °C to +50 °C) DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Deliver by 60 days after date of award. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 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.