RFP - ProTech Space-Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) Domain IDIQ and TO-1

NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) is issuing RFP 1305M426R0011 for an indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire commercially‑produced satellite‑based data for the Space‑Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) program. The prime objective is to obtain neutral‑atmosphere radio‑occultation (RO) profiles—10,000 to 26,000 compliant profiles per day—as defined in SBEM IDIQ SOW Sections C.4.3.3 and C.4.5. A desired, non‑mandatory capability is total electron content (TEC) data. Offerors must demonstrate a credible plan to launch and operate an on‑orbit sensor that meets one of four functional‑category criteria (commercially available on‑orbit asset, commercial alignment, reserved launch slot, or planned mission). NOAA will not provide oversight of the on‑orbit asset; technical capability is weighted significantly higher than price in the best‑value evaluation, and options will be priced together with the base requirement but are not guaranteed to be exercised. The solicitation permits continuous proposal submissions with evaluations conducted on a set cadence (currently every six months, with a possible request to shorten to three months). While a subcontracting plan is not mandatory, offerors are encouraged to consider AbilityOne and small‑business participation per FAR 19.704. Pricing must be submitted via the prescribed Price Volume Spreadsheet, indicating unit prices for each RO‑profile quantity range and any additional costs for temporal‑resolution enhancements. The contract will remain open for the base period and any exercised options, and NOAA reserves the right to award no contract or additional contracts as deemed in its best interest.

Notice ID

742663c255964c7089f52356c55d4100

Solicitation Number

1305M426R0011

NAICS Code

518210

Classification Code

DF10