66 -- Humidity Sensors

The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) is exclusively negotiating with Rotronic Instrument Corporation of Lawrenceville, GA, for the procurement of 40 units of the Rotronic MP100/101 series humidity probes. These probes serve as the primary sensing components in NDBC’s humidity sensor assemblies, which are currently deployed on various stations including post PSOS, CMAN, and buoy sites. The specified model, MP101A-C4, features an NDBC-upgraded output providing voltage signals corresponding to relative humidity and temperature ranges, specifically 0-1 VDC for 0 to 100% relative humidity and 0-1 VDC for temperatures from -40 to 60 degrees Celsius. Additional specifications include a one-meter attached pigtail cable without a connector, stainless steel hardware, silicon grease coated O-rings, conformal coated printed circuit boards, moisture-resistant filters, an internal desiccant pack, and a standard one-year warranty. This contract, titled "66 -- Humidity Sensors" and identified by solicitation number NWWG9502-6-27725, was posted on May 15, 2006, and is administered by the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through its Kansas City office. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 334119, associated with electronic component manufacturing. Kurt L. Weilbaecher is listed as the point of contact for this acquisition. The contract specifically addresses NDBC’s continued need for reliable and precise humidity sensing equipment vital for environmental monitoring at their operational platforms.