NOAA: Environmental Test Chamber for NWS Radar Operations Center

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks procurement of an environmental test chamber for the Radar Operations Center in Norman, Oklahoma, with quotes due July 9, 2026. The procurement is 100% set-aside for small business entities.

Place of performance is Norman, Oklahoma. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract to the responsive responsible quoter providing best value under FAR 12.203(c)(2). The specified equipment is a Test Equity Chambers TE-123H or equivalent 120VAC environmental chamber with a nitrogen bottle, capable of simulating operational temperature ranges of −40°C to +49°C and relative humidity of 15% to 95%. The chamber must deliver a temperature range of −68°C to +175°C with 0.5°C control tolerance and 1°C uniformity, and humidity capabilities of 10% to 95% with 3% RH control tolerance. The chamber features dual-stage refrigeration using R-404A and R-508B refrigerants with cascade-configured Tecumseh compressors, a 1,000-watt air heater, and a Watlow F4T or F4 controller. Interior dimensions are 18" W × 16.5" H × 13.5" D; the chamber weighs 520 pounds and requires 120V nominal 60Hz single-phase power with 18A maximum draw. Delivery is FOB destination to the National Weather Service Radar Operations Center; delivery address is 1200 Westheimer Drive, Norman, OK 73069, Attention Clinton Maples.

NAICS code 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. PSC 6636, Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment. All contractors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI. Quotations must include completed Standard Form 1449 blocks, pricing with all shipping and handling included, past performance references with contact information and award numbers, organizational conflict of interest statement, manufacturing location, and approximate lead time. Award evaluation criteria are specifications (offeror must be an authorized reseller), past performance, and price. Failure to respond to any of the ten required items in the Instructions to Offerors may result in non-compliance determination and elimination from consideration. Contracting officer is Steven Prado; quotes submit to nikki.smith@noaa.gov.