Ozonesonde Order
ID: 80NSSC251700Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bf70928aa0dc49f59a88efab75ddb705/view
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    Description

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure 50 electrochemical concentration cell (ECC) ozonesondes, along with payout reels and meteorological parachutes, to support the SHADOZ (Southern Hemisphere Additional Ozonesondes) stations in Quito and San Cristobal, Ecuador. This procurement aims to maintain long-term ozonesonde measurements critical for ozone profile records, satellite validation, and climate research, thereby contributing to ongoing environmental monitoring efforts. The performance period for this contract is anticipated to last approximately one year, from March 2025 to February 2026, with the instruments being shipped from the manufacturer, JH Acquisition, LLC, to the designated locations. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary contact, Felecia Lorraine London, at Felecia.l.london@nasa.gov by 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 17, 2025.

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    Felecia Lorraine London
    Felecia.l.london@nasa.gov
    Tiffany Neal
    Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov
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    Tab 4 SOW PR4200891700.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for the procurement of ozonesondes to support the SHADOZ (Southern Hemisphere Additional Ozonesondes) stations in Quito and San Cristobal, Ecuador. This initiative seeks to maintain long-term ozonesonde measurements for ozone profile records, satellite validation, and climate research, necessitating the order of 50 electrochemical concentration cell ozonesondes from EnSci (JH Acquisition, LLC), along with payout reels and meteorological parachutes. The operational scope involves the preparation, launch, and data collection from the ozonesondes at the specified SHADOZ stations, with the collected data being sent to NASA/GSFC in Greenbelt, MD. The instruments will be shipped from the manufacturer by NOAA SHADOZ personnel to the designated locations. The performance period for this contract is anticipated to last approximately one year, from March 2025 to February 2026, aligning with ongoing climate observation efforts. Overall, the document serves to facilitate critical environmental monitoring that contributes to understanding atmospheric conditions and climate patterns, thereby supporting governmental research objectives and international scientific collaboration.
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