Opportunity
SAM #1333MJ26Q0036
NOAA Solicitation for High Altitude Plastic Balloons for South Pole Ozone Measurements
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA EAD-NORFOLK-SAP
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
1333MJ26Q0036
NAICS
334519
NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research is seeking high altitude plastic balloons for South Pole ozone hole measurements. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - NOAA OAR Global Monitoring Laboratory - OAR Field Delegates - Products Requested: - 64 high altitude plastic balloons for ECC Ozonesondes - Balloons must be made from linear low density polyethylene film - Must carry a 2.8-pound package to 8 hPa pressure altitude (~29 km) - Helium-filled with 30% free lift - Individually packed with protective covering, suitable for Antarctic conditions - Unique Requirements: - Balloons must withstand extreme Antarctic conditions - Must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in Section 2.2 - Set aside 100% for small business concerns under NAICS code 334519 - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned in the solicitation.
Description
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