NOAA awarded a purchase order to Koala Roofing LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, valued at $297,500 for construction services replacing wall and roof insulation at multiple NEXRAD sites, with award date September 17, 2026. The order is set-aside for total small business.
Performance occurs at four NEXRAD locations: Reno, Nevada; Flagstaff, Arizona; Elko, Nevada; and Cedar City, Utah. The contractor must remove existing insulation and install new R-19 insulation on approximately 7,800 square feet of wall area and 2,200 square feet of roof/ceiling area per site. Closed-cell spray foam meeting R-19 specifications is the preferred equivalent. Work must begin within ten business days of award and be completed within 365 calendar days. Regular hours are 0700–1600 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply in Nevada and Arizona counties. The contractor assumes financial responsibility for any asbestos discovered and must comply with federal, state, and local OSHA, EPA, building, and electrical codes. Ultimate completion date is September 27, 2027.