Request For Information (RFI): National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commercial Enterprise Operations and Ground System Service
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Location
Silver Spring, MD
Maryland
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA involves engineering services in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Nov 3, 2025.
Contract Description
Amendment 001 extends the due date for submissions and provides answers to questions received. NOAA is looking for information on opportunities to reduce operational costs through commercialization of satellite operations, as well as satellite command and control functions, via procurements under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This RFI outlines the potential activities for transitioning the current on-orbit operations responsibilities for the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)-R constellations, as well as Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory, to a commercial satellite operations service. The Government also requests information on commercial services ability to suppo...
Timeline
Posted Date
Sep 19, 2025
Response Deadline
Nov 3, 2025
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in Silver Spring, Maryland. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Maryland
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Nov 3, 2025.
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