Notice of Sole Source Procurement for Purchase of Remote Area Weather Stations

Background
The Oregon Military Department (OMD) is seeking to expand its remote weather data network by purchasing two additional Remote Area Weather Stations (RAWS) from FTS Forest Technology Systems LTD. This initiative follows a previous purchase of three RAWS in September 2024, which are integrated into a larger weather data network involving various agencies including the Oregon Department of Forestry and NOAA. The data collected is crucial for fire danger analysis and supports multiple public and private entities.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of two Remote Area Weather Stations (RAWS) to be installed at the Biak Training Center in Powell Butte, Oregon, and the Boardman Training Site in Boardman, Oregon. The RAWS must comply with National Interagency Fire Center standards and include components such as:

1) Data logger;
2) Tower mast;
3) Antenna;
4) Solar radiation sensor;
5) Wind speed and direction sensor;
6) Rain gauge;
7) Air temperature and humidity sensor;
8) Fuel moisture and temperature sensor;
9) Solar panel;
10) Solid framework with adjustable legs that can withstand winds of up to 125 mph.

The system must not require proprietary external devices for maintenance, should have a user-friendly interface, and allow agency personnel or third parties to calibrate and maintain the hardware.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to be executed following the approval process, with an estimated total value of $46,000.

Place of Performance
The RAWS will be located at Biak Training Center in Powell Butte, Oregon, and Boardman Training Site in Boardman, Oregon.

Bidder Requirements
The contract is designated as a sole-source procurement due to the need for compatibility with existing systems already purchased from FTS Forest Technology Systems LTD. No specific set-aside certifications or additional bidder requirements are mentioned.