Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26937968Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement of 255 Intermet Radiosondes for SHADOZ Network
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26937968Q
NAICS
334519
NASA is seeking to procure 255 Intermet Radiosondes for the SHADOZ long-term ozonesonde measurement network. - Procurement is a sole source to INTERNATIONAL MET SYSTEMS INC, identified as the only capable provider - Radiosondes will support ongoing ozone profile records for satellite validation and climate studies - 255 units required: 55 to US Space Force in Melbourne, FL; 200 (two types) to NOAA SHADOZ in Boulder, CO - Radiosondes must be compatible with existing SHADOZ ground data systems and used at tropical SHADOZ stations - Procurement is under FAR Part 12 (commercial items), NAICS code 334519 - Delivery required by 31 August 2026, covering approximately one year of supply - Opportunity is not yet awarded; other vendors may submit capability statements for consideration - No specific part numbers provided; technical compatibility with SHADOZ systems is required
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 255 Intermet Radiosondes for SHADOZ Network.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to INTERNATIONAL MET SYSTEMS INC: 4767 Broadmoor AVE SE STE 7 | Grand Rapids, MI 49512 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that INTERNATIONAL MET SYSTEMS INC is the sole provider of 255 Intermet Radiosondes for SHADOZ Network
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/27/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist II