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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Weather Balloon Manufacturing & Supply

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NAICS: 326299
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USCG Base Miami Beach Replacement Fenders
Solicitation # 31020PR260000231
The United States Coast Guard Base Miami Beach Facilities Engineering division is soliciting quotations for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure three high-performance, foam-filled marine fenders. These fenders must have a nominal diameter of 5 feet and a length of 8 feet, featuring a 100 percent closed-cell, cross-linked PE/PU foam core and a minimum 1.0 inch reinforced elastomeric polyurethane skin in non-marking marine black. All internal tension components, including the central chain/pipe assembly, swivel end fittings, and bow/anchor shackles, must be constructed exclusively from Type 316 stainless steel. The fenders must meet specific performance standards, including a minimum energy absorption of 136 ft-kip and a maximum reaction force of 101 kip, with quality assurance backed by an active ISO 9001 certification and recognized marine classification society approval such as ABS. This procurement is a 100 percent total small business set-aside under NAICS code 326299. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing technical data, mill test reports for all stainless steel hardware, and certified performance verification reports. Delivery is FOB Destination to USCG Base Miami Beach, Florida, and must be coordinated with a 48-hour arrival notification. Fabrication cannot begin until the Contracting Officer's Representative provides written approval of all submittals, which are due within 15 calendar days of the award. Award will be based on the best value, defined as the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offerors who meet the specified technical and past performance criteria.
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The contract entails the manufacture and supply of 227 meteorological weather balloons designed to meet military specifications, ensuring durability and suitability for high-altitude atmospheric data collection. These balloons will be made from either latex or synthetic rubber, materials chosen for their reliability and performance in demanding environmental conditions. The Defense Logistics Agency, under the Department of Defense, is overseeing this subcontract with a focus on adhering to the strict quality standards required for defense applications. The solicitation was posted on June 5, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 10, 2026, indicating a brief window for proposal submissions. The contract falls under the NAICS code 326299, which covers all other rubber product manufacturing, reflecting the specialized nature of the balloons' production. Details regarding the specific location of performance or point of contact were not provided, but the contract is accessible through the Defense Logistics Agency’s online procurement system. This project supports military operations by supplying essential equipment for accurate weather monitoring and data gathering at high altitudes.

General Info

Produce and supply 227 military-grade weather balloons by June 10, 2026, via Defense Logistics Agency.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

326299 - All Other Rubber Product ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE4A6-26-T-73G0.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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BALLOON, METEOROLOGICAL

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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Manufacture and supply of 227 meteorological weather balloons compliant with military specifications, made from durable latex or synthetic rubber for high-altitude atmospheric data collection.

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