Balloon, meteorologica
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE4A527T0153
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- More information
Notice details come from DLA DIBBS. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotes for 202 each meteorological balloons (NSN 6660-00-526-6041) under Request for Quotations SPE4A527T0153, with quotes due October 15, 2026 through DIBBS. The procurement is unrestricted, with the Set Aside line reading No Set-Aside Used. The solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation, and Fast Pay does not apply.
Delivery is required within 53 days from award to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Terms are FOB Origin with inspection at destination, under the First Destination Transportation program. The attached RFQ identifies manufacturer Kaymont Consolidated Industries, Inc. (CAGE 0JEA8, part number KCI-30B).
The item is a TYPE I balloon with a 24-month non-extendable shelf life. Required technical and quality provisions include bare item marking (RQ017), removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies (RQ011), and DLA packaging (RP001). Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization per RP001. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited, except functional mercury in authorized applications. Sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with specified verification levels. DFARS Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements apply above the micro-purchase threshold.
Previous awards ranged from $1.49 to $6.00 per unit over multiple years. The notice is coded PSC 6660, Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus, and was posted October 8, 2026.
Notice text
DLA request for quotation SPE4A527T0153, issued by DLA office SPE4A5 through DIBBS. Quotes are due by 10/15/2026. Set-aside: No Set-Aside Used. Solicitation type: Fast Auto Evaluation. FOB Origin. Inspection at Destination. Item: line 0001, BALLOON,METEOROLOGICA, NSN 6660-00-526-6041, 202 EA, delivery in 53 days, PR 7018661998. Quotes must be submitted via DIBBS.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPE4A527T0153.pdf |
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