Mobile Ceilometer Deployment for Boundary Layer Monitoring

The contract seeks to deploy mobile ceilometers to continuously monitor planetary boundary layer height in urban environments, focusing on accurate, real-time atmospheric data collection. The work includes comprehensive site logistics for equipment installation and operation, robust data acquisition protocols, rigorous quality assurance and quality control procedures, and regular reporting to ensure data integrity and usability. All activities must be executed with precision to support environmental monitoring and atmospheric research objectives. This subcontract is a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541370, indicating exclusive eligibility for small businesses, and is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The place of performance is specified as 20737, with proposals due by August 14, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on August 5, 2026. The project requires proven experience in atmospheric instrumentation deployment, data management, and compliance with federal monitoring standards, with performance expectations centered on reliability, timeliness, and scientific rigor.