Request for Information: Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation Instruments and Spacecraft
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NOAA-2025-SAE-GRFIQ2
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore capabilities for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) radio occultation (RO) instruments and spacecraft. The RFI seeks vendor input on developing advanced satellite technologies capable of generating neutral atmosphere and space weather data products, with a projected launch between 2028-2032 and a 5-year mission life in Low Earth Orbit at altitudes of 500-900 km. NOAA is evaluating multiple procurement models, including integrating RO payloads on government spacecraft, hosting payloads on non-dedicated missions, utilizing commercial RO spacecraft, and providing government launch services. Respondents must submit detailed capability statements covering instrument and spacecraft specifications, technical readiness levels, costs, risks, and operational parameters. Key response deadlines include submitting comments and questions by March 28, 2025, and capability statements by April 18, 2025, with submissions limited to 12 pages per response section.
The RFI does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to a broad range of potential vendors and technologies. The government will not reimburse respondents for submission costs and is under no obligation to act on the information received. NOAA is specifically seeking instruments with technical specifications such as a maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of greater than or equal to 1600 V/V and direct broadcast capabilities similar to existing systems like High Rate Picture Transmission (HRPT) on JPSS. The information submitted may be shared with multiple federal agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, to evaluate potential procurement strategies. While no specific award value is mentioned, the RFI suggests a comprehensive examination of the Radio Occultation architecture to meet existing requirements, with potential for future contract opportunities based on the received capabilities and responses.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Updated April 1, 2025: NOAA responses to questions received are now posted. The response due date remains unchanged.
Updated March 12, 2025: The RFI Attachment has been updated; changes are noted in red. Questions and response dates remain unchanged.
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This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information on the development and capabilities of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) radio occultation (RO) instruments, both in-situ and remote sensing. Please note that this RFI is intended for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals, nor does it serve as a solicitation for contracts or grant awards. The Government is under no obligation to act on any submissions. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this request. See attached RFI for further details.
Comments and questions regarding this RFI must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the email address provided by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Capability statements must be received via email by the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist at the address provided below no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Update #2 ·
Update March 12, 2025: The RFI Attachment has been updated; changes noted in red. Questions and response dates remain unchanged.
____________________________________________________________________________________
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information on the development and capabilities of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) radio occultation (RO) instruments, both in-situ and remote sensing. Please note that this RFI is intended for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals, nor does it serve as a solicitation for contracts or grant awards. The Government is under no obligation to act on any submissions. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this request. See attached RFI for further details.
Comments and questions regarding this RFI must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the email address provided by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Capability statements must be received via email by the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist at the address provided below no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Update #1 ·
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information on the development and capabilities of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) radio occultation (RO) instruments, both in-situ and remote sensing. Please note that this RFI is intended for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals, nor does it serve as a solicitation for contracts or grant awards. The Government is under no obligation to act on any submissions. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this request. See attached RFI for further details.
Comments and questions regarding this RFI must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the email address provided by Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Capability statements must be received via email by the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist at the address provided below no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions (with NOAA responses).pdf | ||
| Instrument and Spacecraft RFI v2.pdf | ||
| Instrument and Spacecraft RFI 03112025.pdf |
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