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High-Altitude Rubber Balloon Manufacturing (GP20/GP26 Models)

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Submission Closed05/18/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the manufacture of high-altitude weather balloons, specifically the GP20 and GP26 models, designed to expand from an initial weight of 2.5 pounds to a fully inflated mass of 600 pounds and burst at altitudes between 20 and 26 kilometers. Production must meet stringent quality standards, including a defect rate of no more than one percent and adherence to First Article Testing requirements to validate design and performance specifications. All batch production must be completed within a strict 14-day window following order issuance, demanding precise material handling, consistent manufacturing processes, and rigorous quality control throughout each stage. The work is classified under NAICS code 326220, indicating rubber product manufacturing, and is organized as a subcontract under the Department of Commerce, NOAA, with place of performance located in Norfolk. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses required by May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

General Info

Manufacture GP20 and GP26 weather balloons with ≤1% defects, 14-day batch turnaround, Norfolk.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NoaaView Agency

NAICS

326220 - Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of REQUIREMENTS-25-3653.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 4

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Response DeadlineMay 18

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Submission Closed

05/18/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

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Full Description

Manufacture of high-altitude weather balloons (GP20 and GP26) that expand from 2.5 lbs to 600 lbs and burst at 20–26 km altitude. Requires First Article Testing, batch production within 14 days, and ≤1% defect rate.