ASOS Visibility Sensor Power Supply
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisitions Division, intends to award a sole-source contract to AAK Power Supply Corporation for ASOS Visibility Sensor Power Supplies. This is a Special Notice and not a request for competitive offers. Firms believing they can provide the required item may submit documentation for consideration. Responses are due June 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
NOAA requires 200 each 5V Power Supply for the ASOS Visibility Sensor, Part Number CT15.15-.3SP, ASN:S100-2MT5A1PS1 NSN:6130-01-390-2211. These supplies are for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO. The manufacturer has confirmed there are no authorized distributors, and the parts must be identical to those currently in use to avoid adverse impacts on sensor performance and system availability. Substituting the item would require significant, costly re-testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sole Source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
- Product/Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Response Due: June 6, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: May 22, 2026, 12:59:41 UTC
- Place of Performance: Grandview, MO 64030, United States
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive offers. Documentation submitted by interested firms will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government retains full discretion in deciding whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no documentation is received, the award will be made directly to AAK Power Supply Corporation.
Additional Notes
All contractors doing business with this office must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable. Responses should be sent via e-mail to Tyran Claypool at tyran.claypool@noaa.gov.