The National Weather Service is seeking a supplier to provide hydrogen gas to the Upper Air Balloon Launch Facility in Forks, WA. The contract will be for a base period of 6.5 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The supplier will be required to deliver hydrogen gas in six-pack cradles, with each cradle containing 1,800 cubic feet of hydrogen. The deliveries will be made approximately every four weeks. The supplier will also be responsible for loading and unloading the cradles at the facility. • The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, with factors including technical capability, past performance, price, and compliance with solicitation requirements. • The supplier must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. • The contract will include options for increasing the quantity of hydrogen gas and for extending the term of the contract. • The supplier will be required to provide references and to submit a technical capabilities statement as part of the quotation package.