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Intent to Sole Source - Jimsphere Balloons - Intent to sole source to Meteorological Products Inc for Jimsphere High Resolution Wind Profiler, 2- meter diameter, clear 1/2 mil polyester film This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment. 309 SWEG i
jimsphere high resolution wind profiler, 2 meter diameter, clear 12 mil polyester film
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This is a single-source justification for the procurement of Jimsphere high-resolution wind profilers from Meteorological Products Incorporated. The acquisition is necessary because the Jimsphere balloon is the only approved balloon for the western and eastern ranges and provides essential high-resolution wind data for launch operations. Market research confirmed that Meteorological Products Incorporated is the only source for this specific brand-name item. The delivery timeframe is not to exceed 120 days after receipt of order. Responses from other sources expressing interest and providing capability statements will be considered within 8 calendar days of the publication date of this notice.
The bid notice states that delivery is not to exceed 120 days after receipt of order (ARO) for the Jimsphere high-resolution wind profiler. delivery: not to exceed 120 days after receipt of order ****.
The bid notice implies that any responsible source may identify their interest and provide capability statements. Approval of technical capabilities to provide the commodity is required. all responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice.
The bid notice states that responses received within 8 calendar days after the date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the government. all responses received within 8 calendar days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the government.
NWS - Aerological Sounding Balloons - The US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division and the National Weather Service ( NWS), using the procedures set forth in the Revolutionary FAR Over
General purpose 20km GP20 aerological sounding balloons for NWS radiosonde observations
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This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract for general purpose 20km GP20 aerological sounding balloons for the National Weather Service (NWS). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate with Kaymont, as they are the only vendor capable of producing and delivering the specified balloons at the required rate and lead time. The contract will be a firm-fixed unit price on an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity basis for up to 94,800 balloons. The acquisition uses simplified procedures under FAR Part 12. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a statement of capabilities, including evidence of their ability to provide the services, to ***@***. *. * by 5:00 PM EST on May 18, 2026. This notice does not constitute a solicitation.
The bid notice states that Kaymont has a 90-day lead time for delivery of the GP20 balloons.
The bid notice states that the contract will be negotiated on a sole source basis with Kaymont for a firm-fixed unit price.
The bid notice states that interested parties must submit a statement of capabilities, which must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements, and evidence must be provided of ability to provide the required services.
The bid notice states that capability statements and related materials must be emailed to contract specialist Alice Park at ***@***. *. * by 5:00 PM EST, May 18, 2026.
High Altitude Balloons for Long duration with integrated payloads - Source Sought ( SS) AFLCMC/WING **** Loop Road W WPAFB, OH **** **** Subject: Request for Information
Stratospheric High Altitude Balloons ( HABS)
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only, seeking industry capabilities for manufacturing and operating stratospheric High Altitude Balloons (HABS). The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is gathering information on potential contractors. Responses should detail company overview, technical capabilities (including size, weight, power, altitude, endurance, manufacturing capacity, payload integration, command and control systems, and communication security), classified and SAP support capabilities, and management staffing. The deadline for submitting a capability paper is March 27, 2026, at **** EST. Responses should be in Microsoft Word, limited to 20 pages, and submitted via unclassified email or DOD SAFE for classified/ITAR documents. Failure to respond may result in exclusion from future solicitations.
The bid notice states that industry is invited to submit one capability paper no later than **** EST, 27 March 2026.
The bid notice seeks to identify potential contractors with experience manufacturing and operating HABS, integrating payloads, and handling classified information.
NWS - Aerological Sounding Balloons - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office ( AGO), Eastern Acquisition Division ( EAD), is conducting market research for the purpose of assessing the current and near future marketplace
rubber fabricated materials general purpose 20 km gp 20 aerological sounding balloons
Radiosondes - Please see attached redacted Justification and Approval for the Radiosondes Supply IDIQ ****- 26- D- A001 that was awarded 5 February 2026.
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