GEONETCast America (GNC-A)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 issued a Sole Source Justification Notice for the GEONETCast America (GNC-A) service. This justification supports a logical follow-on order to SIMBA Enterprises, LLC under GSA contract GAS-35F-517AA, citing economy and efficiency. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals.
Purpose of Justification
NOAA is justifying a sole source award to SIMBA Enterprises, LLC for the GNC-A service. The GNC-A program provides a commercial satellite data broadcast service delivering environmental data to users across the Americas. The justification is for an order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, executed under the Federal Supply Schedule Program, as a logical follow-on to an existing competitive FSS order.
Contract Details
- Contractor: SIMBA Enterprises, LLC
- Service: GEONETCast America (GNC-A) satellite data broadcast service
- Type: Logical Follow-On to GSA FSS Order 1332KP26F0040 (GSA contract GAS-35F-517AA)
- Period of Performance: An 11-month base period (June 13, 2026 - May 12, 2027) with three subsequent 12-month option periods.
- Estimated Value: Firm-fixed price order (specific value not fully disclosed).
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Justification).
Rationale for Sole Source
The decision to pursue a sole source award is based on avoiding significant costs and delays associated with transitioning to a new contractor. Such a transition would involve substantial expenses for infrastructure setup, testing, training, and could lead to mission-critical service degradation. SIMBA Enterprises, LLC's existing infrastructure and lease agreements with Intelsat are deemed critical for continuity.
Market Research & Future Considerations
Limited market research was conducted, primarily focusing on GSA schedule holders. While other contractors were assessed, transitioning to a non-incumbent was determined not to be in the interest of economy and efficiency. NOAA notes that the upcoming C-Band spectrum auction (by July 2027) introduces uncertainty for future GNC-A requirements, and the government plans to re-evaluate its needs post-auction.
Important Note
This document serves as a justification notice and does not represent a solicitation for proposals or an invitation for bids. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the listed contacts.