Vaisala Humidity and Temperature Equipment

Notice Number: 145034240076SM

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

Title: Vaisala Humidity and Temperature Equipment

Response Date: August 2, 2024

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pre-solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified U.S. Domestic businesses, which could include Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Women Owned Small Business firms and even Large Businesses. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Earth Systems Research Laboratories (ESRL), Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) manages four historical atmospheric baseline observatories (ABOs) in Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, and Antarctica with long continual historical records of atmospheric chemistry and meteorological measurements. In addition to the ABOs, GML also manages a tall tower atmospheric measurement network (AMN) that is currently being enhanced with new meteorological sensors to supplement other atmospheric chemistry related observation data in order to improve data analysis capabilities. All of these sites use the Vaisala meteorological sensors and components for data collection, and new equipment like the Vaisala brand instruments is needed to maintain the existing network.

INTENDED USE/PURPOSE:

Vaisala’s HMP155 Humidity and Temperature Probes, PTB330 Digital and Analog Barometers, MI70 Handheld Measurement Indicators, PTB210 Digital Barometers, and SPH20 Static Pressure Heads are needed to integrate into the current ABO and AMN systems, in order to continue long-term historical records. Additional instrumentation is needed in order to maintain the integrity of data sets, and consistency of measurements of atmospheric chemistry and meteorological data. These are the only known instruments that can meet the Government’s needs, and this notice’s intent is to identify any other products that meet the full requirements listed below.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ESSENTIAL SALIENT FEATURES:

See attached data sheets for full specifications in order to meet the Government’s requirement.

HMP155 General Specifications:

Long-term stability able to withstand harsh environments

Solid structure protects sensor with sintered teflon filter

Warmed probe able to provide reliable measurements in high-humidity environments

Membrane filter for fast response time

Calibration via USB cable, push buttons, or indicator

PTB330 General Specifications:

Highly accurate Class A barometer, calibrated against high-precision pressure calibrator

Can incorporate 1, 2, or 3 BAROCAP sensors; when 2 or 3 sensors used, barometer continuously compares readings

Can be set to compensate for QNH and QFE pressure

Multilingual, graphical display; graph updates automatically during measurement

Provides WMO pressure trend and tendency codes

MI70 General Specifications:

Multi-probe operation allows two probes to be connected simultaneously

Indicator can display both probes for simultaneous data display

multilingual, menu-based user interface with clear graphical LCD display

Three measurement parameters can be displayed and logged in memory at once

Measurement parameters can be displayed graphically and numerically

Users can select measurement parameters and units

Data transfer through USB connection

PTB210 General Specifications:

Designed to operate in wide temperature range and harsh environments

Electronics housing provides IP65 (NEMA 4) standardized protection against sprayed water

Available in two pressure ranges in three configurations (see data sheet for ranges/configurations)

Higher accuracy barometer calibrated against a high-precision pressure calibrator

Available for 500 to 1100 hPa pressure range

Integrates directly with Vaisala Static Pressure Head Series

Accurate measurement in all wind conditions

Uses silicon capacitive absolute pressure sensor for barometric pressure applications

SPH20 General Specifications:

Designed to minimize errors caused by wind

Horizontally and vertically symmetrical

Reliable barometric pressure measurements in all weather

Heated for reliable operation in snowy and icy conditions

Thermostat automatically switches on warming power when appropriate

Composted of ultraviolet stabilized PC plastics and offshore aluminum

Protects against rain and condensed water, preventing capillary condensation

Drain holes in lower plate allow rain and water flow out

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Deliver by 60 days after award.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334519 with a size standard of 600 employees.

Interested firms shall provide, in writing, a brief narrative (no more than 3 pages in length) and documentation to support your firm’s capability and experience meeting the requirements herein and include your firm’s name, address, point of contact, telephone number, UEID Number, CCR CAGE Number, business type and size (i.e., small, large, non-profit, educational, etc.). Any response that does not include this information will not be considered. The Government will review your response to determine if your firm has the experience, knowledge and capability to provide the items as specified above.

This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Nor does this request for information constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that any procurement action may be issued for the Government’s requirements.

No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of the submission of contractor’s information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

All contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered and active with the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

NOTE: THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded based on responses received to this notice.