Space Data Association (SDA) Subscription Renewal
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) Mission Operations Division (MOD), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a firm, fixed-price commercial purchase order for Space Data Association (SDA) Subscription Renewal to Space Data Association Limited. This action is being pursued on a sole source basis. Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements must submit documentation by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
NOAA requires membership to the Space Data Association (SDA) for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This membership provides access to Space Data Center Services, Deployment, Maintenance, and Licensing for data collection and predictions. The place of performance is the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed-Price Commercial Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- NAICS Code: 518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Small Business Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Notice Published: May 6, 2026
- Vendor Documentation Due: May 21, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The acquisition is justified under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901, as SDA is identified as the sole industry provider for Space Data Center Services, Deployment, Maintenance, and Licensing for data collection and predictions, with no authorized resellers currently available.
Vendor Submissions
This is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. However, any vendor believing they can fully meet the Government’s requirements may submit written documentation demonstrating their capabilities to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Submissions will be considered solely to determine whether to proceed with the intended sole source acquisition. The Government will not pay for submitted documentation, nor will it award a contract based solely on these submissions. Submissions are due within ten (10) calendar days of the notice's posted date, which aligns with the official response date of May 21, 2026.