National Weather Service Commercial Data Program (National Mesonet Program)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- Presolicitation_Notice_CDP_FY25
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- Paul Thomas paul.thomas@noaa.gov
- Jennifer Roesner jennifer.roesner@noaa.gov (757) 441-6886
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure mesonet and related meteorological observational data through its Commercial Data Program to supplement federal weather observation networks. The program aims to acquire data from commercially available non-federal weather observing sources to fill gaps in existing federal networks and extend capabilities beyond current federal observing system types. The acquisition will utilize FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial products and services in conjunction with FAR Part 15 contracting by negotiation processes. The solicitation will be conducted under full and open competition procedures without any small business set-aside designation. The Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 1305M225R0027 will be available for download on or around August 25, 2025, via SAM.gov, with no paper copies being issued.
The anticipated award structure will be a single-award Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with no set-aside provisions applied. The contract lifecycle is planned to span five one-year ordering periods from the date of award, providing a total potential contract duration of five years. The procurement falls under NAICS code 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, which carries a size standard of $40 million. All prospective contractors must register and maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) throughout the contract lifecycle and any subsequent individual orders. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges for the anticipated procurement.
Notice text
THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Acquisition and Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division on behalf of the National Weather Service has a requirement for the Commercial Data Program (CDP). The Government intends to acquire mesonet and related meteorological observational data via commercially available non-federal weather observing sources to fill gaps in federal weather observation networks and extend its reach to observing systems types beyond federal capabilities.
The CDP acquisition shall utilize the acquisition procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.
The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 518210, Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, with a size standard of $40 million. The solicitation will be unrestricted (no small business set-aside) and will be solicited under full and open competition procedures.
The anticipated award shall be a single-award Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
The IDIQ lifecycle shall consist of a five one-year ordering periods from the date of award.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation will be made available for download on or about August 25, 2025 at http://www.sam.gov. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. The RFP number for this solicitation will be 1305M225R0027.
It is required that all prospective contractors register on SAM and maintain an active registration during the life of the IDIQ and subsequent individual Orders. SAM registration is required for award.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| National Weather Service Commercial Data Program (National Mesonet Program) | Award Notice | |
| National Weather Service Commercial Data Program (National Mesonet Program) | Solicitation | |
| National Weather Service Commercial Data Program (National Mesonet Program) | Pre-Solicitation |
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