Request for Information (RFI) - Environmental Satellite Ground Station
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 Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Polar Programs (NPP) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for an Environmental Satellite Ground Station. This RFI seeks information on a new system to receive, process, and display satellite imagery from polar-orbiting weather satellites, supporting the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) for meteorological sensing. Responses are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI focuses on identifying capabilities for a new system designed to:
- Receive data from meteorological sensing systems.
- Process and display satellite imagery from various polar-orbiting weather satellites.
- Support weather observation and forecasting for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 1, 2026
- Published: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
Responses to this RFI will be used by NIWC Atlantic for market research and planning purposes to inform future acquisition strategies. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.