RS41 radiosondes for the national weather service
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1305M222DNWWG0002
- Awardee
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Vaisala Inc. UEI FCMPZKYCYKH5
- Awarding agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Task orders
- 19 $10,865,448 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 1305M221RNWWG0003 Solicitation number
- Combined order value
- $10,865,448 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 51% complete
- IDV ceiling 45% used
- $24,261,017.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract to Vaisala Inc. on October 19, 2021, with a ceiling of $24.261 million and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2031, for Vaisala RS41-NG radiosondes to support the National Weather Service. The non-availability waiver for the RS41-NG radiosonde was reviewed and determined consistent with OMB policy.
Work is performed in Finland and Grandview, Missouri. The contract procures RS41-NG radiosondes at 403 MHz for the Manual Radiosonde Observing System and Meteorological Radiation Observation System, providing upper air observation and atmospheric profiling capabilities for weather forecasting and climate research.
The period of performance extends from October 19, 2021 through September 30, 2031. Recent delivery orders issued under this IDIQ include a $660,450 order awarded May 19, 2026, for 403 radiosondes with place of performance in Grandview, Missouri; a $1.365 million order awarded March 1, 2026, for 9,840 radiosondes manufactured in Finland; a $432,900 order awarded December 10, 2025, for 3,120 radiosondes for the Meteorological Radiation Observation System; a $702,590.68 order awarded July 9, 2025, for 5,760 radiosondes; and a $561,200 order awarded April 22, 2025, for 4,600 radiosondes. All recent orders carry firm fixed-price pricing and no set-aside designation.
Task orders
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Transactions
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| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1305M222DNWWG0002?
1305M222DNWWG0002 was awarded to Vaisala Inc. by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on October 19, 2021.
How much is contract 1305M222DNWWG0002 worth?
Orders under 1305M222DNWWG0002 have obligated $10,865,448. 1305M222DNWWG0002's own ceiling is $24,261,017.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1305M222DNWWG0002?
19 orders have been placed under 1305M222DNWWG0002, the latest on September 21, 2026.
Who can order from contract 1305M222DNWWG0002?
1305M222DNWWG0002 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 1305M222DNWWG0002 competed?
The extent of competition for 1305M222DNWWG0002 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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