Common Analytic and Support System (CASS) for the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Tsunami Warning Centers (TWCs)
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) has awarded Instrumental Software Technology, Inc. a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the Common Analytic and Support System (CASS) for the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Tsunami Warning Centers (TWCs). This contract, valued at $3,939,646.40, was awarded on April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the provision of the Common Analytic and Support System (CASS), which falls under IT management tools and services (Product Service Code DF10). This system is crucial for the operational support of the NOAA NWS Tsunami Warning Centers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Contract Number: 1305M326C0008
- Awardee: Instrumental Software Technology, Inc. (PO BOX 4644, SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866)
- Total Contract Value: $3,939,646.40
- Base Period of Performance: May 4, 2026 - July 3, 2027
- Option Period of Performance: July 4, 2027 - July 3, 2028
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: April 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Honolulu, HI
Evaluation
This award resulted from Request for Quote (RFQ) 1305M326Q0019, which was an Open Market, 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation. A total of 19 quotes were received for this opportunity.