INDUSTRY DAY: NOAA'S Commercial Data Program 2026

SOL #: NOAA-CDP-SAE-INDUSTRY-DAY-2026Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, United States

Place of Performance

Silver Spring, MD

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5b59a94eb75440e1b876da3b546afc35/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 13, 2026

Action Date

Apr 9, 2026, 6:30 PM

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), specifically its National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Office of Systems Architecture and Engineering (SAE), is hosting an online Commercial Data Program (CDP) Industry Day on April 9, 2026, from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern. This event will provide a status update on the CDP and outline future plans for the program.

Purpose

The Industry Day aims to inform potential bidders and the community about the CDP's objectives, including how it supports NOAA's observational requirements. Presenters will discuss ongoing data pilot projects, such as those for microwave soundings and wildfire imagery, and plans for expanding operational data purchases.

Event Details

This will be a virtual event. Interested parties must register using the link provided in the attachment. The session will include a live, moderated Q&A segment, allowing attendees to pose questions directly to NESDIS and CDP leaders. Sensitive personal information should not be included during registration. Presentation slides from the Industry Day will be posted online after the event concludes.