Focus Coil Repair/Recondition and Purchase of New Units
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), on behalf of the National Weather Service (NWS), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for the repair, reconditioning, and purchase of new Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) Focus Coil equipment. This market research aims to identify capable sources for a five-year requirement. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement seeks contractors to provide personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities for:
- Repair and reconditioning of existing NEXRAD Focus Coils (NSN: 5950-01-429-3095, ASN: R400-3L1A1) including specific part numbers: VA-1587F, 1217084-201, 41C2081, TH20199A(MODIFIED), and GA-1587L.
- Purchase of new NEXRAD Focus Coil units.
Work will be performed at the contractor's facility, with units shipped to and from the NWS National Reconditioning Center (NRC) in Grandview, MO.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Five years, from award in 2026 through 2031.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EST
- Published: March 27, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit a written response demonstrating capabilities to:
- Repair and recondition, and/or provide new Focus Coil units for the listed part numbers, in accordance with the draft SOW (drawing is controlled).
- Provide any other relevant information beneficial to the Government's market research.
- Detail common commercial practices regarding these services/supplies.
- Provide evidence of NWS Radar Operations Center (ROC) and/or NRC certification to perform repairs/reconditioning or provide new units.
- Submit a company profile including SAM registration (Unique Entity ID), primary/secondary points of contact, and SBA certified small business/socio-economic status related to NAICS 811210.
Government Point of Contact
Responses should be submitted to Kevin Buum (kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov) and Janet Hadley (janet.hadley@noaa.gov). This SSN is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. SAM registration is required for any future awards.