Meteorological Sensing Device Cancellation

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) posted Sources Sought Notice N00421-09-R-0082 to obtain information on technologically mature meterological sensing devices (Dropsonde) to be used in sonobuoy sensor placement during U.S. Navy P-8A High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare (HAASW) operations. The information received was utilized in the HAASW Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to determine the most suitable Dronsonde form factor, data-type, as well as whether Dropsonde was a viable requirement. Results of the independent AoA revealed that the U.S. Government technology development and subsequent procurement of the meteorological sensing device was not a cost or operationally effective materiel solution. These findings negate the need for a meterorological sensing device. Source Sought Notice N00421-09-R-0082 is hereby cancelled.