Support- Professional: Weather Reporting/Observation

Code R427
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Professional Services
Spend Category Level 2
Management Advisory Services
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Product Service Code (PSC) R427 encompasses professional support services focused on weather reporting and observation. These services include atmospheric research, air sampling survey flights, meteorological monitoring, weather data collection and analysis, and technical support for weather-related scientific programs. The offerings range from specialized flight operations to maintenance of weather stations and development of climate information systems.

Federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts primarily issued by agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Defense, and NASA. Contract values range from $5,000 to over $11 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. Frequent awardees include specialized firms like D2K Technologies, Kaymont Consolidated Industries, and Alaska Weather Operation Services. Most awards are not set aside for small businesses, though some utilize veteran-owned, minority-owned, or small business designations. Performance locations are widespread, including various U.S. states and territories like Hawaii, Alaska, and the Marshall Islands.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on atmospheric research air sampling survey flights in specific geographic regions, including New Hampshire, the Cook Islands, offshore South Carolina, and offshore New Jersey. These opportunities, primarily from NOAA, seek to collect atmospheric trace gas measurements for incorporation into the CarbonTracker Data Assimilation System. The solicitations are not set aside for small businesses and have estimated values up to $7.5 million, with performance periods of approximately five years. The procurement methods include sole-source and simplified acquisition procedures, targeting specialized firms with specific technical capabilities for conducting precise atmospheric air sampling flights.

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