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Plastic Balloons for South Pole Ozone Hole Measurements

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This contract solicitation, identified as 1333MJ26Q0036, seeks quotations for high-altitude plastic weather balloons designated for use in ozone measurements over the South Pole, specifically for ECC ozonesondes. The acquisition is structured as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12, meaning no separate written solicitation will be issued, and all terms are contained within this announcement. The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small business concerns, with the NAICS code updated from 334519 to 334511, reflecting the proper classification for the manufacturing of plastic weather balloons. The requirement calls for 64 units of plastic balloons to be delivered to Boulder, Colorado, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. All technical specifications, delivery instructions, applicable clauses, and solicitation provisions are referenced within the document and must be reviewed in full by potential offerors. The contracting office is the Department of Commerce, NOAA, located in Kansas City, Missouri, with Darrin Moore as the primary point of contact. Offerors are directed to the acquisition.gov website to access the full text of applicable provisions and clauses. The award will be made based on responses submitted under this RFQ, with performance expected to support critical atmospheric research operations in Antarctica.

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Small business solicitation for 64 plastic weather balloons for South Pole ozone measurements, delivery to Boulder by August 10, 2026.

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Department Of Commerce NoaaView Agency

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa
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OfficeKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA
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Office AddressKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA
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Amendment 001:  NAICS is changed from 334519 to 334511.



See attached solicitation


This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in
accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being
requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1333MJ26Q0036 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for plastic weather balloons.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.


CLIN 0001: High Altitude Plastic Balloons for ECC Ozonesondes, quantity 64


See 2.2 Specifications for description
See Page 1 for delivery information
See Section 5 for solicitation provisions
See Section 3 for applicable clauses
See Page 1 for due date and time

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