3,120 vaisala RS41-NG (403 MHZ) radiosondes for mros. Non-availability waiver vaisala, model number RS41 radiosondes reviewed and determined consistent with policy by OMB. Duration through sept 2031
Ended Awarded
- Contract number
- 1305M226F0014
- Awardee
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Vaisala Inc. UEI FCMPZKYCYKH5
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $432,900
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $432,900.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Finland
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded Vaisala Inc. a delivery order valued at $432,900 on December 10, 2025, for the procurement of 3,120 Vaisala RS41-NG radiosondes operating at 403 MHz for the Meteorological Radiation Observation System (MROS). The contract was awarded under a non-availability waiver for the Vaisala RS41 radiosonde model, which was reviewed and determined consistent with policy by the Office of Management and Budget. With an ultimate completion date of January 30, 2026, and contract duration extending through September 2031, this delivery order represents a firm fixed-price acquisition with no set-aside designation. Manufacturing and performance will occur in Finland, leveraging Vaisala's established capabilities as a leading provider of meteorological instrumentation to federal agencies.
Vaisala Inc., a foreign-owned manufacturer based in Louisville, Colorado, maintains substantial Indefinite Delivery Vehicles with NOAA that support this and similar procurements, including a $48.79 million IDV for mini-dropwindsondes and related atmospheric monitoring equipment. The company's extensive federal contract portfolio demonstrates consistent support for NOAA's critical weather observation and research infrastructure, with delivery orders typically supporting advanced environmental monitoring initiatives. This acquisition of radiosondes specifically supports NOAA's atmospheric sounding and meteorological research operations, contributing to the agency's weather observation, forecasting, and climate monitoring mission.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1305M226F0014?
1305M226F0014 was awarded to Vaisala Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on December 10, 2025.
How much is contract 1305M226F0014 worth?
The government has obligated $432,900 on 1305M226F0014.
Is contract 1305M226F0014 an order under another contract?
Yes. 1305M226F0014 is a delivery order under 1305M222DNWWG0002, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 1305M226F0014 competed?
The extent of competition for 1305M226F0014 was not competed.
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