Engineering anomaly support to the existing Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-NOP series spacecraft bus
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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) intends to award a sole-source contract to The Boeing Company for engineering anomaly support to the existing Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-NOP series spacecraft bus. This effort ensures continued spacecraft operations and geosynchronous weather data provision. Interested vendors must submit written capabilities, including proof of a licensing agreement from Boeing, by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide critical engineering anomaly support for the GOES-NOP series spacecraft bus, maintaining operations through spacecraft decommissioning and deorbit activities. Key tasks include:
- Investigating on-orbit anomalies affecting spacecraft performance or threatening health and safety.
- Investigating changes to the GOES mission as directed by NOAA.
- Maintaining capability to read and extract engineering data from GOES-NOP archive files (DMF format).
- Participating in scheduled and unscheduled technical interchange meetings.
- Providing written reports for anomaly investigations, including root cause, analysis, justification, and recommended operations procedure (ROP) updates.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce
- Product/Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Duration: One-year base period with four (4) option periods.
- Place of Performance: El Segundo, CA 90245, United States.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
Sole Source Justification
NOAA is pursuing this sole-source award because The Boeing Company is the original manufacturer of the GOES-NOP series spacecraft and possesses sole ownership of the proprietary information required for the spacecraft bus. This unique qualification is essential for providing the necessary anomalous support.
Response Information
Vendors interested in performing this work may submit a written capabilities package to the identified point of contact. Submissions must include proof of a licensing agreement from The Boeing Company to be considered a capable vendor. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, with the final decision remaining at the government's discretion.
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
- Contact: Mary Thomsen (mary.thomsen@noaa.gov) or Angkham Sybangone (angkham.sybangone@noaa.gov).