Sonde Interface Kit Sources Sought
ID: 145034-25-0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e885a7cb42e54dbab28f410860b776a4/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking capable sources for the provision of Vaisala RSA411 Radiosonde Interface Kits for its Global Monitoring Laboratory located in Boulder, Colorado. The procurement aims to acquire interface boards that are compatible with Vaisala RS41 radiosondes, which include specific requirements such as supplies for attachment to ECC ozonesondes, an adapter for radiosonde unwinders, a thermistor with a temperature range of -10 to +60°C, and a weight limit of under 100g, among other specifications. These kits are crucial for enhancing the laboratory's capabilities in atmospheric monitoring and research. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities, company information, and a statement of intent to propose by August 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time via email to Darrin Moore at darrin.moore@noaa.gov. This notice serves as a market research tool and does not obligate the government to award a contract.

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    Moore, Darrin
    darrin.moore@noaa.gov
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    Sources Sought 145034-25-0023.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes. This notice seeks to identify capable sources for providing Vaisala RSA411 Radiosonde Interface Kits for use at the Boulder, CO Global Monitoring Laboratory, with an anticipated delivery date of November 7, 2025. The requirement is for interface boards compatible with Vaisala RS41 radiosondes, including supplies for attachment to ECC ozonesondes, an adapter for radiosonde unwinders, a thermistor with a -10 to +60°C range, 12-bit accuracy for sensor current readings, a weight under 100g, and an optional ozonesonde heater. The applicable NAICS Code is 334519, with a size standard of 600 employees. Interested companies, registered in SAM, must submit their capabilities, company information, business size, and a statement of intent to propose by August 16, 2025, at 1200 Eastern Time via email to darrin.moore@noaa.gov. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract.
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