Opportunity

SAM #80NSSC26940773Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement of 120 SPC ECC Ozonesondes for Wallops Island and Natal, Brazil

Buyer

NASA Shared Services Center

Posted

September 02, 2026

Respond By

September 04, 2026

Identifier

80NSSC26940773Q

NAICS

334519

NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking to procure 120 Electrochemical Concentration Cell (ECC) ozonesondes from Science Pump Corporation (SPC) for use at Wallops Island and Natal, Brazil. - Sole source procurement: Science Pump Corp is identified as the only provider of these ozonesondes - Purpose: Supports multi-decadal balloon-borne ozone profile records for satellite validation and climate studies - Delivery: Instruments will be shipped to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD, then distributed to Wallops Island and Natal stations - Performance: Operators at both stations will prepare, launch, and collect data from the ozonesondes - NAICS code: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) - Interested parties may submit qualifications, but NASA has determined Science Pump Corp as the sole source - No additional part numbers or product details provided beyond SPC ECC ozonesonde - Estimated period of performance: March 2026 through February 2027 (one-year supply)

Key Details: - OEM: Science Pump Corporation (SPC) - Quantity: 120 ozonesondes - Product: SPC ECC ozonesonde - Location: NASA GSFC, Wallops Island, Natal, Brazil - Contract type: Sole source - Commercial opportunity: Limited to SPC as sole provider, but interested parties may submit capabilities for future consideration

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 120 SPC Ozonesondes for Wallops Island and Natal. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   SCIENCE PUMP CORP    under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   SCIENCE PUMP CORP  1431 Ferry AVE  Camden, New Jersey 08104  United States      is the sole provider of 120 SPC Ozonesondes for Wallops Island and Natal

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 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 9/4/2026. 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 .

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