Temperature & Moisture Advanced Technology Evolution (TMATE)
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 Services (NESDIS), is issuing a competitive Request for Project Proposal (RPP) for the Temperature & Moisture Advanced Technology Evolution (TMATE) project. This initiative seeks innovative, industry-led microwave-based solutions to augment NOAA's microwave sounding observations, aiming to improve numerical weather prediction by enhancing temperature and moisture radiance profile collection in polar orbit, with operational readiness by 2030. White Papers are due March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NOAA is seeking solutions to identify and evaluate temperature and moisture radiance profile collection in polar orbit. The goal is to achieve a global refresh rate of 6 hours or better. Solutions should focus on acquiring and delivering Level 0 through Level 1b data, and generating Level 2 data for the NOAA Ground Segment. Activities may include technology maturation, ground-based testing, and on-orbit demonstration of microwave sounding instruments.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Phase I: Submission of a White Paper detailing the proposed solution, its innovation, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing.
- Phase II: For selected offerors, development of a complete solution, detailed pricing, and supporting information, potentially leading to a Project Agreement.
- Solutions must address specific performance requirements for microwave sounding radiance observations, atmospheric vertical temperature profiles, and atmospheric vertical moisture profiles.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Other Transaction Agreement(s) (OTA), with anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for Phase II.
- Duration: Negotiable, not to exceed 24 months for awarded projects.
- Set-Aside: None specified; open competition. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov for award in Phase II.
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- White Papers Due: March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Published: February 19, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Phase I (White Paper): Submissions must be in Adobe PDF and native format, with specific formatting (12-point font, 1-inch margins, max 10 pages excluding cover). Content includes Cover Page, Executive Summary, Solution, Value Proposition, ROM pricing, and Offeror Contribution.
- Evaluation (Phase I): Based on capability to meet objectives and ROM pricing. Favorable ratings advance to Phase II.
- Evaluation (Phase II): Based on Price, Schedule, Data Rights/Intellectual Property, and Applicability to the Statement of Objectives.
Additional Notes
This is a multi-phase competitive down-select process. Project award is subject to fund availability. Refer to Appendix 001 (Statement of Objectives), Appendix 002 (Proposal Requirements), and Appendix 003 (Submission Guidelines) for full details.