KG0-FY19- RFQ- AQD-PAMS 15 Kilometer Range Ceilometer System- DCSS, SBE , CBE & OPEN MARKET Vendors ONLY

The District of Columbia has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 15 Kilometer Range Ceilometer System, specifically targeting scientific or meteorological equipment procurement. This solicitation (ID: 66c857f7829eb5d869070962) was posted on August 26, 2019, with a very tight response deadline of August 29, 2019. The procurement appears to be for a specialized atmospheric measurement system designed to measure cloud base height and vertical visibility, which is critical for meteorological and aviation-related monitoring. The ceilometer system is expected to provide precise atmospheric data with a 15-kilometer range capability, likely intended for use by District government agencies, potentially in weather monitoring, aviation safety, or environmental research contexts. While specific technical requirements are not fully detailed in the available information, the procurement suggests a need for high-precision scientific instrumentation with advanced atmospheric sensing capabilities.

The contract opportunity is explicitly restricted to specific vendor categories, specifically noting eligibility for District of Columbia Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Certified Business Enterprise (CBE), and open market vendors only. This designation indicates a strong preference for local and small business participation in the procurement process. The restrictive vendor pool suggests the District is prioritizing local economic development and providing opportunities for smaller regional businesses. While the exact budget or potential contract value is not specified in the provided information, government scientific equipment procurements typically range from moderate to significant investment levels. The short turnaround time between posting and response deadline (only three days) implies this may be an urgent or time-sensitive procurement with potentially expedited evaluation and selection processes. The specificity of the ceilometer system requirement also suggests this is a targeted, specialized procurement with precise technical specifications.