TPS Installation IDIQ Presolictation Notice
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), National Weather Service (NWS), has issued a presolicitation notice for an upcoming Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The requirement involves the installation of Transition Power Source (TPS) equipment for the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) network across the United States.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for installing TPS components at NEXRAD sites to ensure clean, uninterruptible power. The TPS protects sensitive radar equipment from power fluctuations and manages transitions between utility and generator power. Key components include:
- Eaton 93M and 93PM UPS systems
- Maintenance Bypass Switch (MBM) sidecars or wall-mounted units
- Battery cabinets with and without batteries installed
- Integration with Supervisory Contact Modules (SCM) for building alarms (hydrogen detection and temperature signals)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: IDIQ
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Solicitation Date: Late June
- Response Date: June 22, 2026
- Location: Primary performance oversight in Norman, OK, with installations at NEXRAD sites nationwide.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice only. No proposals are requested at this time. Interested vendors should monitor SAM.gov for the formal solicitation posting expected by the end of June.