JEFO for Space Weather Observations (SWO) Business Support
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
This notice is a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for Space Weather Observations (SWO) Business Support for the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Office of Space Weather Observatory (SWO). It outlines the rationale for awarding a sole-source task order to INNOVIM, LLC under the ProTech IDIQ Contract.
Purpose of JEFO
The JEFO justifies a sole-source award to INNOVIM, LLC for continued, critical support services. This decision is based on several factors:
- Logical Follow-on: The new task order continues existing work under the ProTech Satellite Domain Contract (ST133017CQ0054/1332KP20FNEEO0050).
- Economy and Efficiency: Awarding to INNOVIM avoids significant costs and time associated with a new procurement, including vendor onboarding, training, and security clearances, as INNOVIM already possesses the necessary access, training, and institutional knowledge.
- Mission Criticality: Ensures uninterrupted essential services for the joint NOAA-NASA SWO mission, particularly during the transition of the SWFO-L1 satellite (renamed SOLAR-1) and ongoing mission-essential work. This includes interagency program integration, crisis and continuity planning, procurement excellence, and strategic communication.
- Aggressive Timelines: Maintains momentum and meets critical timelines for upcoming joint missions and satellite handover.
Scope of Work
The services provided by INNOVIM, LLC are foundational to the NESDIS/SWO portfolio, encompassing interagency program integration, crisis and continuity planning, procurement excellence, and strategic communication. These services are crucial for the continuity of the NOAA-NASA SWO mission.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for a sole-source task order.
- Awardee: INNOVIM, LLC
- Contract Vehicle: ProTech IDIQ Contract
- Period of Performance: Proposed 6-month base period with two 3-month options.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Additional Notes
This JEFO is posted in accordance with FAR 16.507-6(b)(3). The document explicitly states that future requirements will be competed, likely within the ProTech 2.0 recompete. This notice is for informational purposes regarding the justification of a sole-source award and is not a solicitation for new offers.