RENEWAL OF XWEATHER PROTECT SERVICE

SOL #: N00173-26-P-1105Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring (334513)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 11, 2026
2
Action Date
Mar 13, 2026, 11:00 AM

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 the Navy, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award a sole source purchase order to VAISALA for the renewal of XWEATHER PROTECT service. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability by March 13, 2026, if they believe they can provide these services competitively.

Scope of Work

The procurement is for the "XWEATHER PROTECT RENEWAL," which includes Xweather Protect and Xweather Insight for Protect for 20 users. The purchase order will include options for three additional option years.

Contract Details

  • Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
  • NAICS Code: 334513 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
  • PSC Code: DG10 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services)
  • Set-Aside: Sole Source (intended for VAISALA)
  • Response Due: March 13, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
  • Published: March 11, 2026

Potential for Competition

This is a Notice of Intent for a sole source award. The Government is not seeking competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can provide these supplies or services and that competition would be advantageous to the Government are invited to identify their interest and capability. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence of competitive advantage. This information will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, at the Government's sole discretion. No costs for providing capability information will be reimbursed.

Contact Information

For correspondence, reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-P-1105. Primary Contact: Dwyane McQueen (dwyane.a.mcqueen.civ@us.navy.mil)

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Points of Contact

Dwyane McQueenPRIMARY
dwyane.a.mcqueen.civ@us.navy.mil

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