UNSPSC 41114431: Meteorological balloon

A weather balloon, also known as sounding balloon, is a balloon that carries instruments aloft to send back information on atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity and wind speed by means of a small, expendable measuring device called a radiosonde.

UNSPSC 41114431 Meteorological balloon is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The three most recent opportunities posted under this code span irrigation system installation, automated weather observation equipment, and weather forecasting services — only the last two relate meaningfully to meteorological or weather observation capability. State and local governments do procure weather observation and forecasting services to support transportation operations, maintenance planning, and public safety, but the recent activity block reflects only one genuine fit: the Georgia Department of Transportation's April 2026 eRFQ for Automated Weather Observing System commodities, which seeks suppliers capable of providing AWOS equipment to support operational needs. The Illinois Department of Transportation's March 2026 renewal of Enhanced Weather Forecasting Services with DTN, LLC—valued at $254,022.22 annually—demonstrates ongoing demand for weather intelligence delivery to highway maintenance personnel across the state's nine districts, though this is a service contract rather than equipment procurement.

Activity under the code appears limited and geographically scattered. The Georgia eRFQ (posted April 8, 2026, due May 4, 2026) and the Illinois Department of Transportation renewal (signed March 4, 2026, with a March 19, 2026 deadline) represent the most recent state-level weather observation and forecasting work. The City of DeBary, Florida irrigation project posted in April 2026 is unrelated to the code's scope and appears to be a tagging mismatch. No repeat buyers, set-asides, or cooperative purchasing vehicles appear in the available records. Prospective vendors should monitor Georgia and Illinois procurement portals for AWOS and weather forecasting opportunities, recognizing that this code sees sporadic rather than frequent state and local solicitation activity.