Spare Precipitation Measurement Sticks for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, MO

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks 500 precipitation measurement sticks for the National Logistics Support Center in Grandview, Missouri, with quotes due July 22, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334519, firm fixed price, and will be awarded to the responsive, responsible quoter providing the best value.

Place of performance and delivery is Grandview, MO 64030. The sticks must conform to engineering drawing D040-M1_DR001: 25.00 inches ± 0.06 inches in length, manufactured from black plastic thermosetting phenolic high-pressure laminate (NEMA Grade X), with permanent white waterproof ink graduations and a finished surface of 200-grit or finer. Warpage shall not exceed 0.15 inch; scale error is limited to 0.04 inches from the measuring end to any index mark and between any two index marks greater than 2 inches apart. Sticks shall be packed in cartons of ten units each.

Initial delivery requires three first articles within 30 days of award for National Logistics Support Center testing; the remaining 497 units are due within 60 days of first article approval. NOAA may waive first article testing if the contractor demonstrates a proven history of successfully providing the measurement sticks. All packaging and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129M and MIL-STD-1189B, addressed to 14200 Merritt Road, Grandview, MO 64030.

Evaluation weighs technical specifications compliance, price, and past performance (requiring two to three references for similar contracts). Questions are due five days from posting; all quotes must be emailed to abigail.green@noaa.gov. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM at submission and complete all representations, certifications, and organizational conflict-of-interest statements.