Advanced Technology Demonstrator Radar Back End Improvements and Engineering Test Support
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source contract for Advanced Technology Demonstrator (ATD) Radar Back End Improvements and Engineering Test Support. This requirement is for continued technical and engineering support for ongoing improvements and addressing obsolescence within NSSL’s ATD radar as part of its Phased Array Radar (PAR) research program. The intended awardee is General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS).
Scope of Work
- Research, design, and implementation of system improvements for the ATD radar.
- Continued system development and operational support/sustainment of the ATD system.
- Services are anticipated to be performed at the NSSL site in Norman, Oklahoma.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Noncompetitive)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: May 2026 – May 2031 (five, one-year ordering periods).
- NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services.
- PSC: R425 – Support - Professional: Engineering/Technical.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 4, 2026.
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. NOAA intends to award a sole-source contract to GDMS under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). The justification for sole-sourcing is GDMS's foundational role, institutional knowledge, and technical expertise with the PAR program, which is deemed essential to avoid unacceptable risks and delays associated with using another source.
Additional Notes
Firms believing they can meet the requirement may submit a written notification to the Contracting Officer. Affirmative responses must include proof of permits and a detailed capability statement demonstrating the ability to fulfill the requirements. The Government does not intend to set-aside this procurement for a small business program.