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Broad Agency Announcement: Weather Radar Technology Exploration for the National Weather Service

ID: BAA_NWSRADARNEXT2024 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Posted: March 31, 2025, 9:03 a.m. EDT

Amendment 0003 has been posted to this notice. The amendment updates the general information for date submissions to reflect the due date for Tiers 2 and 3 on April 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. Additionally, the amendment updates the total available funding on page 2 of the BAA. No other changes have been made as a result of this amendment. Please refer to Amendment 0003.pdf in the attachments below.

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Amendment 0002 has been posted to this notice. The amendment includes added content to Tier 3. No other changes have been made to this BAA as a result of this amendment. Please refer to Amendment 0002.pdf in the attachments below.

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Amendment 0001 has been posted to this notice. The amendment includes extended submission dates for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 as well as comments, questions, and answers. Please refer to Amendment 0001.pdf in the attachments below.

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This is a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) issued on behalf of the National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA,) and public notice of a competitive opportunity used to obtain proposals to understand technological capabilities, methodologies, and innovative processes available in the marketplace as the NWS begins to develop a replacement weather program as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 35.016 and FAR 6.102(d)(2). Any resultant award negotiations will follow all pertinent laws and regulations, and any negotiations and/or awards for procurement contracts will use procedures under FAR 15.4, Contract Pricing, as specified in the BAA.

The BAA has been provided in the Attachments/Links section of this announcement as BAA_NWSRADARNEXT2024.pdf. Offerors are to note that instructions associated with responding to this BAA have been incorporated into this document, which include dates and times for questions and submissions. Offerors are advised that amendments may be issued. All submissions shall comply with the most current amended BAA documents and/or attachments. NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and LifeSciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

NOAA will be hosting a limited number of virtual one-on-one sessions to give potential offerors the opportunity to ask Government representatives questions that may reveal information that is sensitive in nature pertaining to their approach to the BAA. Sessions will be available between January 21 - 30, 2025 between 12:00 - 3:00 pm EST in 30-minute increments. The registration link has been provided in the Attachments/Links section of this announcement titled, "BAA virtual 1:1 session registration." **Note: you will be exiting this Government site to register.**

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Background
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is issued on behalf of the National Weather Service (NWS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The purpose of this BAA is to solicit proposals that explore technological capabilities, methodologies, and innovative processes for developing a replacement weather program.

The NWS aims to modernize its radar systems, which are critical for providing atmospheric data and improving the accuracy of severe weather warnings. The current Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system has surpassed its original 20-year design life, leading to obsolescence and supply chain challenges for over 4,000 components. This modernization effort seeks to ensure continuity in radar data and enhance the capabilities of emergency managers and decision-makers during severe weather events.

Work Details
The scope of work includes:
1. Identifying issues or problems related to the current radar systems and proposing solutions.
2. Outlining a clear plan for research and development efforts aimed at addressing these issues.
3. Detailing specific tasks and phases necessary for achieving project objectives, including optional tasks that may enhance the base proposal.
4. Establishing milestones and schedules for progress metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Delivering comprehensive reports including monthly status updates, mid-term briefings for projects exceeding six months, and final reports in both proprietary and public formats.

Place of Performance
All performance for this contract will be conducted offsite.

Overview

Agency
Eastern Acquisition Division [DOC - NOAA - AGO]
Response Deadline
April 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT (original: Feb. 28, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Dec. 20, 2024, 10:02 a.m. EST (updated: March 31, 2025, 9:03 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
R425 - Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical
Place of Performance
Silver Spring, MD 20910 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Est. Level of Competition
High
On 12/20/24 Eastern Acquisition Division issued Solicitation BAA_NWSRADARNEXT2024 for Broad Agency Announcement: Weather Radar Technology Exploration for the National Weather Service due 4/30/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC R425.
Primary Contact
Name
Holly A. Ferguson   Profile
Email
holly.ferguson@noaa.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Kevin J. Buum   Profile
Email
kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
FPDS Organization Code
1330-000WC
Source Organization Code
100175863
Last Updated
March 31, 2025
Last Updated By
holly.ferguson@noaa.gov
Archive Date
May 1, 2027