Weather Radio Tower Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region Headquarters, intends to award a sole source purchase order for Weather Radio Tower Maintenance to PENNON ORGANIZATION DBA WITF, INC. This requirement is for Station WXM-33 located in Johnstown, PA. This presolicitation notice is for informational purposes, and firms believing they can meet the government's requirements may submit documentation within 10 days of publication.
Scope of Work
The contract covers maintenance services for the Weather Radio Tower at Station WXM-33. The sole source justification is based on PENNON ORGANIZATION DBA WITF, INC. owning the property where the tower is located, their exclusive control over facility maintenance, and their staff's existing knowledge of the NWS transmitter components from installation. Their engineers are also available 24/7 for emergencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Presolicitation Notice)
- NAICS: 811210 (Maintenance Of Electronic And Communications Facilities)
- Period of Performance: Date of award through April 30, 2027, with four option years.
- Set-Aside: No Set-Aside (Sole Source)
- Published: April 22, 2026
- Response Due (for competitive interest): May 2, 2026 (10 days after publication)
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses from firms believing they can fully meet the government's requirements will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available. Oral communications are not acceptable. All inquiries and documentation must be submitted in writing to Kirsten Keen at kirsten.keen@noaa.gov.