66 -- Barometer Model 270-NDBC-5

The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, is entering negotiations exclusively with Setra Systems, Inc. of Acton, Massachusetts, for the procurement of 30 Setra Model 270 Barometers configured specifically for NDBC requirements. These barometers are characterized by a full pressure range of 800.00 to 1100.00 millibars, with high precision attributes including an accuracy of ±0.05% full scale, repeatability of 0.01% full scale, and non-linearity within ±0.03% full scale. The devices also operate reliably within a compensated temperature range from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius, ensuring performance stability under various environmental conditions. This contract, referenced under solicitation number NWWG9500-5-99948, is associated with the NAICS code 334519 and falls under the Department of Commerce, NOAA’s jurisdiction. The contracting office is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and the procurement is targeted to meet the specific performance standards required by NDBC’s data buoy operations. The specialized nature of the purchase and the selection of a single supplier underline the importance of meeting stringent technical specifications for this instrumentation critical to environmental monitoring.