Skyfora StreamSonde dropsondes, Operational and Technical Support Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a division of the Department of Commerce, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of supplying SKYFORA OY StreamSonde dropsondes and associated operational and technical support services. The dropsondes must meet specific technical requirements, including the ability to measure core meteorological parameters such as pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed and direction. Key technical qualifications require adherence to World Meteorological Organization data format standards, transmission capability at a 2 Hz data rate, physical compatibility with existing NOAA aircraft launcher hardware, and high-accuracy GNSS-based wind measurement capability. Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding 15 pages by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 26, 2026, to the designated NOAA procurement contacts. This Sources Sought Notice represents a market research exercise intended to inform NOAA's procurement strategy and does not constitute a binding commitment to purchase.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current suppliers. The notice does not disclose an award value or budget range for the potential procurement, nor does it specify the quantity of dropsondes or the duration of support services that may be required. Interested vendors should submit comprehensive company information in their capabilities statements, including company profile details, unique entity identifier, NAICS code, GSA schedule information, and small business status. Vendor submissions must be submitted via email, and the notice explicitly states that no compensation will be provided for submitted information and that company brochures will not be accepted in lieu of formal capabilities statements.