This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Vaisala Inc. for the Road Weather Information System (RWIS) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). The requirement includes the upgrade of a second Remote Processing Unit (RPU) and the installation of three in-ground pavement sensors and one in-ground subgrade sensor. Vaisala Inc. is the sole provider of the proprietary hardware and software for the current RWIS, and awarding to another source would result in substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays. The contract will be a firm fixed-price commercial purchase order. Responses and questions are due by May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. ET.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services or equipment.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms for this contract.
The bid notice does not mention any warranty requirements for the products or services.
The bid notice indicates that the award will be made to Vaisala Inc. based on a sole source justification due to proprietary rights, substantial duplication of cost, and unacceptable delays if awarded to another source.
The bid notice states that Vaisala Inc. is the only known business capable of meeting the government's requirements because they hold the proprietary rights to the hardware and software currently used by the government and are the only company authorized to calibrate, maintain, and execute necessary adjustments to the system for proper operation.
The bid notice does not detail any specific penalties for non-compliance or delays.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.
The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.
The bid notice states that all responses and questions received by 12 May 2026 at 3:00 p. m. ET will be considered by the government.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total monetary value for this contract.