IMET-54 Radiosondes Synopsis

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce has issued a pre-solicitation notice for IMET-54 Radiosondes, which are meteorological instruments used for atmospheric measurements and weather forecasting. This procurement falls under PSC category 6660 for Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus, indicating the agency's need for specialized atmospheric monitoring equipment. The opportunity was posted on September 16, 2025, with interested parties having until September 19, 2025, to respond to this pre-solicitation notice. Complete details regarding contract requirements, qualifications, and evaluation criteria are contained within the attached synopsis document. The extremely short response timeframe of three days suggests this may be a market research effort or preparation for an upcoming formal solicitation.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations, making it a full and open competition available to all qualified contractors regardless of size. The synopsis document, which contains the detailed specifications and requirements, was posted simultaneously with the pre-solicitation notice on September 16, 2025. Without access to the attached synopsis document, specific details regarding quantities, contract values, performance timelines, and potential incumbent contractors cannot be determined from the basic notice information. The brief response window indicates that interested parties should immediately review the synopsis document to understand the full scope of the procurement and prepare any necessary responses or questions before the September 19, 2025, deadline.