National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Consolidated Antenna and Ground Systems Services (NCAGSS)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) is seeking market research for the NESDIS Consolidated Antenna and Ground Systems Services (NCAGSS) program, which will consolidate and manage antenna ground systems supporting satellite operations across Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), and Space Weather Operations. The anticipated procurement will be structured as a multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract encompassing four main task areas: Program Integration, Operations, Maintenance, and IT Infrastructure Sustainment of antenna systems at multiple locations including Wallops Island, VA; Fairbanks, AK; Consolidated Backup Facility in Fairmont, WV; and NOAA Satellite Operations Facility in Suitland, MD. The contract scope includes performing antenna ground system upgrades, building new antennas, decommissioning existing infrastructure, and leveraging commercial ground systems with emphasis on cybersecurity and system engineering. A critical requirement restricts entities performing lead system integrator functions from having financial interests in other task areas. Interested vendors must submit capability statements no longer than 10 pages by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on September 22, 2025, and the anticipated contract award is scheduled for Q2 FY2027.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and operates under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a $34 million small business size standard. The contract structure includes a 5-year base period with a potential 5-year option period, indicating a total possible contract duration of 10 years. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive scope covering multiple locations and extended timeline suggests a substantial procurement effort. Small businesses are particularly encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice, and the government has indicated that standard company brochures will not be considered sufficient responses. The procurement supports NOAA's satellite missions and international partnerships through the NESDIS Antenna as a Service (NAaaS) program. Capability statements must include company details, socio-economic status, task area interests, capability demonstrations for each task area, and subcontracting intentions.