Antcom GPS Iridum Antennas for the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, MS
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, MS, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for 131 Antcom GPS/Passive Iridium Antennas (P/N: 1.5GIR1516RR-AP-XSS-1). This is a Brand Name Requirement and a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of 131 units of Antcom GPS/Passive Iridium Antennas (P/N: 1.5GIR1516RR-AP-XSS-1). These antennas are essential for NOAA's coastal weather buoys, coastal land-based weather stations, auxiliary payloads, and Tropical Atmosphere Ocean (TAO) buoys. The price quoted must include shipping.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334220, with a size standard of 1250 employees.
- Brand Name Justification: The Antcom model 1.5GIR1516RR-AP-XSS-1 is a brand name requirement, justified because the NDBC's existing weather systems are designed around its specifications (power, grounding planes, cable connections, physical mounting). Modifications to accommodate other antenna models would introduce significant additional cost and risk to the NDBC mission. Vendors must be verified resellers of Antcom.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to abigail.green@noaa.gov. Faxed quotes will not be accepted.
- Proposal Deadline: April 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC.
- Required Submissions: Offerors must return page 1 and page 3 (with quote/prices) of the Standard Form 1449, provide their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, contractor representations and certifications (including SAM registration status), statement of small business status under NAICS 334220, a response to clause 1352.209-74 (Organizational Conflict of Interest), a response to factors used for evaluation (as requested in 52.212-2), and contact information (email and phone). Failure to provide these items may result in disqualification.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a "Best Value" basis, defined as the lowest evaluated price among proposals that meet or exceed acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The government reserves the right to conduct a comparative evaluation.
- Questions: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email within 5 days of its issuance.
Eligibility
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Only verified resellers of Antcom are eligible to submit proposals.