Atmospheric Sampling Services Manaus Brazil

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks atmospheric sampling services in Manaus, Brazil, with proposals due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Manaus, Manoel Urbano, AC 69950-000, Brazil. The contractor shall provide high-precision, continuously calibrated measurements of water vapor and atmospheric gases (CO2, CH4, and CO) from the surface to 6 kilometers above sea level during aircraft flights over the central Amazon forest. Measurements must achieve World Meteorological Organization scale precision standards of at least 0.2 ppm for CO2, 3 ppb for CH4, and 7 ppb for CO. The contractor is responsible for airplane setup, pilot coordination, system calibrations, and maintenance and repair assistance; NOAA provides the instrumentation and calibration gases, including shipping to Brazil.

The period of performance runs from September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2027, with an option for up to six additional months. Contractor shall be available for scheduling and coordination during typical working hours from 10 am to 4 pm US Mountain Time and must deliver flight data electronically within 48 hours following each flight, with notification of any potential data problems. The contractor shall participate in monthly meetings to discuss upcoming and past flights, flight data results, and instrument performance.

Offerors must submit monthly pricing in the schedule of supplies/services section, with monthly invoicing in arrears for samples delivered. The contractor bears all costs related to sampling collection and delivery. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, corporate experience, past performance, and price. NAICS code is 541360, Environmental Consulting Services, with a size standard of $28.5 million. Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative is Darrin Moore, located in Boulder, Colorado.