66 -- GPS Radiosondes

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service (NWS) has a requirement for up to 1,500 Global Positioning System (GPS) 1680 MHz radiosondes and up to 10 associated Signal Processing System (SPS) units from one or more qualified sources for operational testing. Radiosonde and SPS deliveries will commence approximately three months after award(s). Depending upon technical considerations, the NWS may elect to acquire 1,500 GPS 1680 MHz radiosondes and 10 SPS units from each qualified source. Only radiosonde models which are included on the NWS Qualified Products List for GPS 1680 MHz radiosondes may be offered in response to this solicitation. Information concerning this NWS Qualified Products List may be obtained by contacting Thomas F. Roberts, NWS Code W/OST1, at telephone 301/713-1975 extension 124. Solicitation WE0000-3-00002 will be issued on or about February 7, 2003 and will close on or about March 10, 2003. See Notes 12 and 26.