Weather Support Services-MQ-Triton
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 20260000910
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Jacksonville, Florida 32212, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing continuous 24/7 weather forecasting services to support MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial System operations. Services will be required at two locations: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida (supporting VUP-19) and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington (supporting VUP-11), with forecast coverage across all six major combatant command Areas of Responsibility (INDOPACOM, EUCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, NORTHCOM, and SOUTHCOM). Key contract requirements include providing pre-mission planning briefs, properly formatted aviation DD175-1 Flight Weather Briefings to pilots, Air Vehicle Operator turnover briefings, and real-time weather updates during flight operations, with a Program Manager possessing at least four years of DoD or federal contract management experience and Lead Forecasters holding Bachelor's degrees in meteorology or related fields with minimum two years of aviation forecast experience. Performance will be evaluated against a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with acceptable quality levels ranging from 95% to 100% for timeliness and accuracy across specified deliverables. Responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted in writing by February 19, 2026, with all questions also submitted in writing to the contracting office.
This pre-solicitation notice involves no set-aside designations but specifically seeks to identify potentially qualified SBA-certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Small Business (SB) contractors. No current incumbent contractors are identified in this market research notice. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with a period of performance from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031, representing a five-year commitment with site-specific requirements differentiating between single and dual Areas of Responsibility support at each location. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the continuous five-year requirement across two operational centers with specialized military weather forecasting expertise suggests a substantial contract opportunity. This notice is strictly for market research purposes to determine contractor capability and availability, and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract.
Notice text
Weather forecasting services are required to support the safe operation of the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (or other Unmanned Aerial System) in support of Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) out of the VUP-19 operations center, Jacksonville, FL, and VUP-11 in Oak Harbor, WA. Level of support shall be 24/7 forecast support position for each operational area supporting a MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle orbit. These orbits are/may be located in the INDOPACOM, EUCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, NORTHCOM, and SOUTHCOM AORs. Expectation is a 24/7 support.
Place of performance: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida
Place of performance: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington
This is a sources sought notice for Market Research purposes ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preperation of responses to this technical description is strictly voluntary. This information will be used to determine the availability of contractors capable of meeting the Governments minimum reqirements. Telephnone calls will not be accepted. Any questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing.
Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville (FLCJ) is seeking sources to determine if there are potentially qualified U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and/or Small Business (SB) that are capable of providing Weather Support Services as described in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement attached.
The potential North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
Submission Requirements: Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by submitting the following:
1) Contractor Information: Provide your company name, address, POC name, phone number, email, CAGE code, UEI number and NAICS.
2) Size of business - Large Business or Small Business. If small, please provide the socioeconomic status.
3) If the services can be solicited from a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contract vehicle or Open market.
4) A brief description of the capability, resources, technical competencies and organizational experience relative to the key task areas. Standard brochures and/or paraphrasing of the Draft PWS will not be considered sufficent to demonstrate the capabilities of an interested party.
Those firms interested in providing information in response to this sources sought are requested to provide the above information by 1400 P.M EASTERN, Thursday 19th Feburary 2026. The subject line of the e-mail shall read: Weather Forecasting Services for MQ-4 Triton-Sources Sought. Submissions shall not exceed five (5) single-sided pages in length.
Disclaimer and Important Note: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organizations qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge reciept of the information submitted.
Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS_Draft.pdf |
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