NOAA/OMAO - APY-11 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) for NOAA's C130J Aircraft

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting market research to procure AN/APY-11 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) systems for its new fleet of C-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The agency requires interested firms to submit a 15-page capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide MMR systems, components, software, and spares, along with engineering support services. Potential contractors must prove they can deliver at least two APY-11 systems by November 1, 2027, with subsequent deliveries every six months, and must be an Authorized Distributor. The critical MMR system will enable safe navigation through hurricane environments, providing a 360-degree view of weather hazards and supporting hurricane research and reconnaissance missions. Submissions must be emailed to Jennifer Peters and Jana Kolb by 10:00 a.m. ET on April 1, 2025, with the capability statement serving as the primary evaluation criteria for potential vendors.

NOAA has not designated any specific set-aside for this contract opportunity, indicating it is open to a broad range of contractors. The agency has already awarded production for two C-130J aircraft, with potential expansion up to six aircraft through a three-step process of Production, Modification, and Integration. While specific award values are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement involves sophisticated radar systems critical to NOAA's hurricane research and reconnaissance capabilities. The contract timeline suggests a phased delivery approach, with the first two MMR systems required by November 1, 2027, and subsequent deliveries scheduled every six months thereafter. This procurement represents a significant investment in upgrading NOAA's aerial reconnaissance equipment, replacing the current two WP-3D Orion aircraft with more advanced C-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft equipped with state-of-the-art multi-mode radar technology.