Kaymont Awarded Five-Year U.S. Army Contract for Weather Balloons Supporting Yuma Proving Ground
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Aug. 18, 2026 — Kaymont Consolidated Industries, Inc. has been awarded contract W9124R24D0003 to supply meteorological balloons for the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) in Arizona.
The five-year, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract provides for weather balloon purchases supporting YPG’s Meteorology Division. The procurement specifies up to 18,750 150-gram balloons, 1,000 350-gram balloons and 250 1,000-gram balloons, with deliveries ordered according to Army requirements. The contract was established through the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Yuma Proving Ground following a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to Kaymont.
Atmospheric observations play an essential role in Yuma Proving Ground’s testing and evaluation mission. Balloon-borne instruments measure temperature, humidity and winds aloft, providing information that helps personnel assess environmental conditions, plan test activities and maintain safe operations.
Through this contract, Kaymont supports the ongoing supply of meteorological balloons used in these observations. The agreement reflects the company’s commitment to serving government customers and supporting atmospheric data collection in demanding operational environments.
About Kaymont Consolidated Industries
Kaymont Consolidated Industries, Inc., based in Melbourne, Florida, is the largest distributor of natural latex weather balloons worldwide and supplies meteorological balloons and instrumentation for weather observation, defense, atmospheric research and educational applications.
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