NOAA NWR Transmitter System Maintenance Services - Kentucky
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 US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), sole source contract for NOAA NWR Transmitter System Maintenance Services in Kentucky. This presolicitation notice indicates the intent to award to the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television. Interested parties may submit capability statements. Responses are due April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract will cover maintenance services for the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) network, which continuously transmits recorded weather and all-hazards warning information. The NWR network supports the National Weather Service (NWS) mission to provide critical forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Duration: Four years (one 12-month base year and three 12-month option years)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34M size standard)
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST
- Published: April 1, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The statutory authority for this sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.103-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Responsible parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the requested services for agency consideration. However, the Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion. No requests for capability briefings will be honored. Submissions should be sent to Danyell Hertel (danyell.hertel@noaa.gov) and Richard Barzaghi (richard.barzaghi@noaa.gov).