GML Ozonesondes
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6660)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9992dc33b29445fa971406f875f027a9/view
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with JH Acquisition, LLC for the procurement of 2Z-V7 Ozonesondes to be delivered to Boulder, Colorado. This procurement is necessitated by NOAA's specific requirement for these ozonesondes, as JH Acquisition, LLC is the only vendor capable of manufacturing and distributing them, given the incompatibility of alternative products with NOAA's existing ground station systems. The timely delivery of these instruments is critical for NOAA's atmospheric monitoring efforts, with a delivery timeline of eight weeks from the date of award. Interested parties who believe they can meet the government's requirements are encouraged to submit documentation to Isabel Vigil at isabel.vigil@noaa.gov within 15 days of this notice, although no solicitation package will be available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Isabel Vigil
    (303) 578-8031
    isabel.vigil@noaa.gov
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