Sources Sought Notice - GPS.gov Sustainment and O&M.docx.pdf

Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Sources Sought NOAA Office of Space Commerce (OSC)

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY.

This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and market research planning purposes; it does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such.

REQUIREMENT

Background: The National Coordination Office (NCO) is the permanent staff of the National Executive Committee for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). It supports the Committee by coordinating GPS-related information across federal agencies, fostering interagency collaboration, and resolving issues. The NCO's primary communication tool is its website, GPS.gov, which serves as the centerpiece of its public outreach and education efforts, providing timely GPS-related information, resources, and data to the public and federal stakeholders.

However, the current site faces challenges, including outdated technology, limited user engagement, and accessibility issues. As digital technologies evolve, the NCO must adopt user-centered design, agile delivery practices, and adhere to federal digital policies to ensure government information is accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Objective: The objective of this order is to sustain and maintain the GPS.gov website by ensuring stable operations, compliance with federal web standards, and incremental feature enhancements. The work includes routine maintenance, security updates, content management support, training for contributors, coordination with NOAA's hosting services, and the implementation of up to three low-to-moderate complexity features to improve usability and accessibility. This effort ensures that GPS.gov remains a reliable, accessible, and user-friendly resource for federal stakeholders and the public.

See attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for additional details.

PURPOSE

To identify 8(a) small business sources capable of performing the following tasks a PRIME Contractor (as specified in the PWS):

Task 1 – GPS.gov Maintenance The contractor shall maintain the Drupal-based platform by providing security, performance, and accessibility updates in coordination with NOAA’s Web Operations Center (WOC). Services will include, but are not limited to:

● Apply Drupal core and module updates, including security patches and baseline system changes.

● Coordinate with WOC to ensure reliable hosting, secure deployment, and version control using contractor-compatible CI/CD or approved manual processes.

● Maintain compliance with federal digital standards, including Section 508 and USWDS alignment.

● Monitor and address accessibility issues, technical errors, and deprecated content modules.

Task 2 - GPS.gov Enhancements and Feature Development

The contractor shall implement up to three low-to-moderate complexity system changes (updates) to improve usability, content access, or backend efficiency, using existing Drupal architecture and approved design components. Services may include, but are not limited to:

● Update existing components and content types for displaying content.

● Minor updates to the admin user interface.

● Ensure all updates are accessible, responsive, and tested across devices and browsers.

● Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and make necessary refinements prior to release.

Task 3 - Content Governance and Training The contractor shall assist the Government content managers in methods to improve content quality, structure, and editorial workflow and provide quarterly refresher training in effective content management and publishing practices.

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

● Assist the Government content manager on methods to configure Drupal editorial workflows with defined roles and approval processes for publishing.

● Update existing training materials for live sessions, and recordings to support both new and experienced content contributors. Provide refresher training sessions each quarter.

● Maintain documentation outlining content types, templates, and publishing standards.

● Provide editorial guidance to content managers that supports plain language, accessibility, content length limits, and readability best practices.

RESPONSE DEADLINE AND REQUESTED INFORMATION

Respondents are encouraged to prepare a capabilities statement that addresses the capabilities identified in the Purpose section. Capabilities Statements shall be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT, May 26, 2026 via email to:

● Contracting Officer, Jeremy Johnson, at Jeremy.Johnson@noaa.gov

● Contract Specialist, Tyra Lassiter, at Tyra.Lassiter@noaa.gov

Respondents shall also submit a response to the following questions here: https://forms.gle/DugZEV1b475TU7MW6

1. Company Name/Division, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone numbers, and website address (if available).

2. Single point-of-contact name, title, telephone, and email address.

3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Please note that offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management

(SAM) at SAM.gov at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements.

4. Indicate if your firm qualifies as a small business under NAICS Code 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services, if qualified as one or more of the following:

a. 8(a) firm (must be certified by SBA)

b. Small Disadvantaged Business

c. Woman-Owned Small Business (must be certified by SBA)

d. HUBZone firm (must be certified by SBA)

e. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

5. Identify any 8(a) Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) your firm possesses, including master contract number, awarded scope (e.g. Functional Area, Track), ordering period, and SBA 8(a) graduation date.

6. Vendors may provide any other information determined to be important and relevant to the purposes of this Sources Sought.

INDUSTRY DISCUSSIONS

Some respondents may be asked to provide additional information regarding the matters addressed in this notice. Those respondents will be contacted directly if there is a need for further information.

QUESTIONS

Respondents may submit questions regarding this notice to the contact(s) listed below. Responses to questions may be posted on GSA. Please send any questions you may have to Contracting Officer, Jeremy Johnson (Jeremy.Johnson@noaa.gov) and Contract Specialist, Tyra Lassiter (Tyra.Lassiter@noaa.gov).

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