Sources Sought Notice: Water Vapor Sensing System II (WVSS-II) sensors Tender, USA - 122408357

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Sources Sought Notice: Water Vapor Sensing System II (WVSS-II) sensors

Deadline : 23 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 122408357

Document Ref. No. : SSN-WVSSII

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY

NO AWARD WILL BE MADE FROM THIS NOTICE



Sources Sought Notice

1. Introduction

This is being released for informational purposes to assist the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Observations, and is subject to change.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bid. Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will is not responsible for any costs incurred in response to this notice.

2. Purpose and General Information

This notice is issued as part of the Government-s overall market research activity. The intent is to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to fulfill the requirements detailed below:

The Government is seeking to procure newly manufactured Water Vapor Sensing System II (WVSS-II) sensors. The WVSS-II sensors shall be installed on existing commercial aircraft to increase meteorological data available to the NWS. The actual obtaining/ingesting of meteorological data is not part of this requirement. Current NWS commercial meteorological data contracts already exist and will be utilized for the additional aircraft-based meteorological observational data. WVSS-II sensor measurements enhance weather forecast models by improving accuracy of predications and warnings of thunderstorms, flash floods, hail, tornadoes, clouds, icing, and other meteorological events, thereby increasing safety of life and property. WVSS-II sensors have been in operational use at United Parcel Service and Southwest Airlines beginning in early October of 2009. The WVSS-II sensor is designed for measurement...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : SSN-WVSSII
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Office: DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 09, 2025 12:54 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 23, 2025 03:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 07, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 6660 - METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS
NAICS Code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance:, CA-AB CAN

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