BAA tier 1 weather radar technology exploration for the national weather service or-25-01722 approval received june 12, 2025

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Contract number
1305M225C0045
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$911,240

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$911,240.19 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 21 offers Basic Research
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Legislative mandates

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About this award

This federal contract award is for a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) to explore next-generation weather radar technology. The $911,240.19 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded to Raytheon Company to conduct research and development under the BAA Tier 1 program. The solicitation, which had no set-aside designation, sought proposals to understand technological capabilities, methodologies, and innovative processes for replacing the aging NEXRAD radar system. The contract work is expected to support the development of a new weather radar network to address current infrastructure obsolescence risks. Raytheon, a prominent aerospace and defense contractor, will provide its expertise in space-based capabilities and infrastructure to advance the NWS's weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 1305M225C0045?

1305M225C0045 was awarded to Raytheon Company by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on October 1, 2025.

How much is contract 1305M225C0045 worth?

The government has obligated $911,240 on 1305M225C0045.

Was contract 1305M225C0045 competed?

The extent of competition for 1305M225C0045 was full and open competition. The government received 21 offers.

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