Presolicitation Notice for Tower Maintenance IDIQ
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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 Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on behalf of the tri-agency NEXRAD program (DOC, DOD, DOT), has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Tower Maintenance IDIQ contract. This opportunity seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of 160 operational and 2 non-operational WSR-88D radar towers supporting the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) network. The primary goal is to ensure the structural integrity and operational availability of these critical weather radar systems across the United States and various overseas locations. Responses are due June 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The IDIQ contract will issue task orders for NWS NEXRAD WSR-88D Radar Tower Maintenance. Key services include:
- CLIN 0001: Tower Inspection and Engineering Evaluations – On-site inspections of towers, foundations, structural components, electrical systems, and lightning protection, with detailed reports and recommendations for restoration.
- CLIN 0002: Structural Repair, Replacement, and Restoration of Galvanic Coating – Performing necessary repairs, replacements, or restoration of tower components and galvanic coatings to return towers to a like-new condition. This includes providing labor, materials, and equipment.
- CLIN 0003: Engineering Data and Engineering Change Proposals – Providing engineering data and/or change proposals for modifications to the WSR-88D tower configuration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: June 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
- Published: June 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Various WSR-88D sites across the United States and potentially overseas locations.
Performance Standards
Contractors will be held to high standards, including:
- Inspection Reports: Submission within 30 days (routine), 7 days (urgent CONUS), 10 days (urgent OCONUS), with high quality and less than 2 errors.
- Installation and Repair: High quality, timely completion with no defects, and less than 2 corrections per report.
- Health and Safety Plan (HASP): Annual submission, 99% timely.
- Overall: 100% COR inspection and acceptance, ensuring towers are restored to a serviceable, operational, and like-new condition.
Special Requirements
- Personnel Certification: All climbing personnel must be certified according to OSHA, ANSI, and NATE standards.
- Materials: Proposed non-OEM components require demonstration of interchangeability and equivalent quality. Galvanic coating restoration must meet ASTM A-780 standards.
- Proprietary Data: The Government does not own complete data rights for the WSR-88D Tower design (proprietary to Valmont-Microflect). However, unique as-built drawings and detailed bills of material will be provided post-award.