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Aerological Sounding Balloons Manufacturing

Dept. of CommerceSol: REQUIREMENTS-25-3653
FFP
$141 – $2K per task order

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Quick Brief

The U.S. Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS), is procuring up to 94,800 GP20 Aerological Sounding Balloons for their Surface and Upper Air Division. The balloons must meet specific NWS specifications and be delivered at a rate of 4,680 per month with a 90-day lead time, and the contract will be negotiated on a sole source basis with Kaymont.

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Contract Details

Contract Typei
FFP
Contract Vehiclei
IDIQ
Awarded Amount
$141 – $2K per task order
IDIQ ceiling: $500K
Similar contracts award $141$2K (median $564, 7,156 awards)
Incumbent Contractor
Kaymont
NAICS Codes

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published1mo ago
May 4, 2026
Became Award Notice1mo ago
May 4, 2026
Tracked
Last Updated1mo ago
May 5, 2026
Response Date17d ago
May 18, 202612:00 PM EDT
Response Due16d ago
May 18, 2026

Description

The US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division and the National Weather Service (NWS), using the procedures set forth in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Kaymont, for a firm-fixed unit price on an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for up to 94,800 GP20 Aerological Sounding Balloons for the Surface and Upper Air Division.

Kaymont is the only vendor able to produce and deliver GP20 balloons that meet the NWS GP20 Balloon Specification at a rate that meets the NWS 4,680 per month usage rate, with a 90-day lead time.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is RFO 12.201-1, “Simplified procedures,” in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 “Simplified acquisition procedures.” PARK, ALICE J. to this opportunity.

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