Engineering anomaly support to the existing Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-NOP series spacecraft imager and sounder instruments
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) plans to award a sole source contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for engineering anomaly support to the existing Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-NOP series spacecraft imager and sounder instruments. This presolicitation aims to ensure continued operation of these critical instruments. Responses from interested vendors are due April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will work with NOAA and NASA to maintain GOES-NOP series spacecraft imager and sounder instrument operations through decommissioning and deorbit activities. Key tasks include:
- Investigating on-orbit anomalies affecting instrument performance or threatening health and safety.
- Investigating changes to the GOES mission as directed.
- Maintaining capability to read and extract engineering data.
- 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 & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source)
- Duration: One-year base period with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to L3Harris Technologies, Inc.)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. EDT
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Product/Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Place of Performance: Fort Wayne, IN
Evaluation
NOAA is pursuing this sole source award because L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is the original manufacturer of the GOES-NOP series spacecraft instruments and possesses sole ownership of the proprietary information required for this support. Interested vendors may submit written capabilities to perform the work, but these submissions must include proof of a licensing agreement from L3Harris to be considered capable. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis.
Additional Notes
This support is crucial for NOAA's Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) to operate the GOES-NOP series spacecraft imager and sounder instruments, providing geosynchronous weather data for up to five years. Oral communications will not be accepted.