60 EnSci Electrochemical Concentration Cell (ECC) ozonesondes.
ID: 80NSSC256570Type: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3e35055aa8064b41a011ecc1ca51cc80/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure 60 EnSci Electrochemical Concentration Cell (ECC) ozonesondes, which are critical for maintaining long-term balloon-borne ozone profile records essential for satellite validation and climate studies. The procurement will be conducted as a sole source contract with JH Acquisitions, LLC, the manufacturer of the existing ozonesondes, ensuring compatibility with current NASA equipment. The ozonesondes will be utilized at the Nairobi SHADOZ station, with operations expected to run from September 2025 through August 2026, facilitating ongoing monitoring of ozone and pollution trends vital for environmental research. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications to the designated contacts by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 14, 2025, to be considered for this procurement.

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    Felecia Lorraine London
    Felecia.l.london@nasa.gov
    Tiffany Neal
    Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov
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    The document outlines the Statement of Work for the procurement of 60 EnSci Electrochemical Concentration Cell (ECC) ozonesondes for the Nairobi SHADOZ station. This initiative aims to maintain the long-term balloon-borne ozone profile records essential for satellite validation and climate studies. Operators at the Nairobi station will prepare, launch, and collect data from the ozonesondes, transmitting the results to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The instruments will be shipped from Payerne, Switzerland, where MeteoSwiss will assist with logistics. The project spans approximately one year, with the ozonesondes expected to be operational from September 2025 through August 2026. The focus on maintaining consistent compatibility with existing data aligns with the broader goals of ensuring ongoing monitoring of ozone and pollution trends crucial for environmental research.
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