Gill R3A-100 Sonic Anemometer
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 Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL), has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified businesses capable of providing a Gill R3A-100 Sonic Anemometer. This market research aims to find potential suppliers, including Small, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Women Owned Small Business firms, and Large Businesses, offering domestically manufactured products that meet specific technical requirements. Responses are due by June 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NOAA PSL requires the Gill R3A-100 sonic anemometer to maintain the accuracy and integrity of its long-term sea-going flux observations. This 3-axis ultrasonic anemometer is critical for precise wind measurements at the ocean surface, essential for forecasting, understanding air-sea interactions, and advancing marine research using the Eddy Covariance method. The agency states this is the only known instrument that meets their needs, and this notice seeks to identify any other products that fulfill the full requirements. The anemometer's asymmetric head design is crucial for minimizing flow distortion on research vessels.
Key Requirements
The required instrument must be a 3-axis research anemometer with:
- U, V, W vector outputs
- 100Hz output rate
- Sonic temperature output
- 0-45 m/s wind speed range
- Aluminium/carbon fibre construction
- 0-360° wind direction range
- Custom calibration as standard
- Digital output via RS422 (2400-115200 baud rates, 0.4-100Hz output rate)
- Environmental suitability for marine exposure, operating from -40°C to +60°C, and IP65 protection.
Submission Details
Interested firms must provide a brief narrative (no more than 3 pages) and supporting documentation demonstrating their capability and experience. Submissions must include the firm's name, address, point of contact, telephone number, UEID, CCR CAGE Number, and business type/size. The NAICS code is 334519 with a size standard of 600 Employees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (seeking various business types for market research)
- Response Due: June 24, 2026
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: By August 30, 2026
Important Notes
This is a request for information only and not a pre-solicitation announcement or a request for proposal. It does not constitute a commitment for a future procurement action, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. All contractors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.