NOAA/OMAO, UxSOC UMS Support Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (UxSOC), is seeking market research on Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) support services through a Request for Information (RFI) issued on January 12, 2026. The procurement focuses on understanding industry standards for UMS vehicle deployment and data collection services, including transit time charges, mobilization and demobilization costs, available industry vehicles, and sensor integration capabilities. NOAA is particularly interested in learning from small businesses, including those with socio-economic certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, or service-disabled veteran-owned status. Responses to this RFI are purely for market research purposes and will inform the development of a future Request for Proposal; no evaluation criteria have been established at this stage, as this is pre-solicitation activity. Interested parties must submit responses via email by January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with submissions limited to 10 single-sided pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractors have been identified. The anticipated contract falls under NAICS code 541900 with a $19.5 million small business size standard, indicating the government may structure future solicitations to encourage small business participation. While a specific award value has not been announced at this RFI stage, the size standard suggests the government anticipates a significant procurement that could support continued operations and expansion of UMS support services. Respondents should include cover letters with company details, points of contact, unique entity identifiers, applicable NAICS codes, socio-economic status certifications, and information about any existing government contract vehicles they may utilize. The RFI does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award, but responses will be instrumental in shaping the scope and requirements of subsequent formal solicitation documents.