Replacement Radiosondes for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Vaisala for replacement RS41-SGP radiosondes. These radiosondes are for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO, to support the critical Barrow, AK upper air observing site. This procurement is essential for maintaining weather prediction data and supporting Department of Energy (DOE) mandates. Responses from interested parties are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for RS41-SGP radiosondes, which are instruments launched on weather balloons to collect critical atmospheric variables including temperature, humidity, pressure, and winds at various altitudes. The RS41-SGP model is specifically required for the Barrow, AK site due to its critical need for surface pressure data and collaboration with the DOE, which mandates this specific Vaisala model for its launches.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, And Humidity Measuring And Controlling Instruments)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 26, 2026
- Agency: Department of Commerce, NOAA
- Place of Performance: Grandview, MO (for delivery), supporting Barrow, AK (for use)
Evaluation
This is a pre-solicitation notice for a sole source procurement. It is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information in writing to the Contract Specialist within 15 days after the publication of this notice. These submissions will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this pre-solicitation notice. The government's decision not to conduct a competitive procurement, based on responses, is at its sole discretion. Vaisala is identified as the only manufacturer of the RS41-SGP Radiosonde.