Notice of Intent - Radio Occultation Data Buy 2 (RODB-2) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Maximum Value Increase
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to modify existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with SPACE SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING LLC (PlanetiQ) and SPIRE GLOBAL SUBSIDIARY, INC. (Spire) for Radio Occultation Data Buy 2 (RODB-2). The modification will increase the maximum contract value by 95% on a sole-source basis, citing that these are the only current vendors capable of meeting requirements. Firms believing they can meet this requirement must submit a written response within 15 calendar days of the January 22, 2026 publication date.
Purpose & Justification
NOAA requires an increase in the maximum value of contracts 1332KP23DNEEP0001 and 1332KP23DNEEP0002 to accommodate increased CDP budgets, additional requirements for RO data, and procurement of low latency total electron content (TEC). This increase is justified by the vendors' enhanced capability due to satellite launches and improved data processing, and recent studies showing that more RO data significantly improves NOAA's numerical weather prediction (NWP) models. Continuous access to this data is critical for weather preparedness and operational readiness.
Contract Details
- Type: Modification to existing Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contracts
- Current Vendors: Space Sciences and Engineering LLC (PlanetiQ) and Spire Global Subsidiary, Inc.
- Basis: Other than full and open competition (41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1), FAR 6.103-1) - "Only One Responsible Source"
- NAICS: 518210 – Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services ($40,000,000 size standard)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
Response & Timeline
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations. No solicitation documentation will be issued. However, any firm believing they can meet this requirement may submit a written response, including a narrative statement of capability and detailed technical information.
- Response Due: 15 calendar days after January 22, 2026 (approx. February 6, 2026)
- Published: January 22, 2026
Additional Notes
The Government's determination not to open the requirement to competition based on responses is solely at its discretion. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with sole source negotiation.