Follow-on Contract: General Purpose 20 km (GP20) Aerological Sounding Balloons to support NWS radiosonde observations.
Type: Forecast • Source ID: 60023
Overview
Description
Multi-year IDIQ Contract of GP20 Aerological Sounding Balloons to support NWS radiosonde observations. The NWS radiosonde observations form the backbone of weather forecasts, National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts and upper air analyses, which support the NWS mission to protect life and property. The NWS uses GP20 balloons annually to support radiosonde observation
Est. Value
Min: $5,000,000
Max: $10,000,000
Max: $10,000,000
Est. Award Date
Q2 2026
Source Est. Solicitation Date
Q2 2026
Set Aside
To Be Determined
Procurement Method
Competed
Forecast Type
Recompete
Place of Performance
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND USA
Forecast Source
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasted to issue a recompete procurement for Follow-on Contract: General Purpose 20 km (GP20) Aerological Sounding Balloons to support NWS radiosonde observations. around Q2 2026 worth up to $10,000,000.
Agency
Source Level 1 Agency
Department of Commerce
Source Level 2 Agency
NOAA - PROGRAM OFFICE
Source Level 3 Agency
National Weather Service
Incumbent
Incumbent
Award ID
Period of Performance
3/17/21
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7/12/26
Contacts
Potential Bidders and Partners
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Additional Detail
Date Published
10/22/25
Source Forecast ID
60023