Hydrogen Gas Supply and Delivery

The contract is for the supply and delivery of high-purity compressed hydrogen gas in industrial cylinders to support weather balloon launches at the National Weather Service facility in Lincoln, Illinois. The hydrogen must meet strict purity specifications to ensure safe and reliable operation during meteorological data collection missions. Delivery is required to be performed in accordance with all applicable safety and transportation regulations, with the gas provided in certified industrial cylinders suitable for frequent handling and storage under field conditions. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Small Business Administration set-aside program, with the North American Industry Classification System code 325120 indicating it falls under the chemical manufacturing sector. Bidders must submit proposals by the deadline of August 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, following submission guidelines outlined by the Department of Commerce through its Wad-Nws office. Performance of the contract is expected to occur exclusively at the specified facility in Lincoln, Illinois, with all deliveries coordinated to maintain consistent operational readiness for routine balloon launches. Although no point of contact is listed, all inquiries and submissions must be directed through the official FedConnect portal linked in the document. Failure to meet purity standards, delivery schedules, or safety protocols may result in contract non-compliance or termination.