ContractSpecial Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE MCIDAS-X SOFTWARE LICENSES AND SUPPORT

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE• REQUIREMENTS-26-0137
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

NOAA’s National Weather Service, through the NCEP Central Operations office in College Park, Maryland, plans to award a sole-source contract to the Space Science and Engineering Center for McIDAS-X software licenses and support. The work covers support for 54 existing McIDAS-X licenses, including next-business-day support for Windows and Linux systems. McIDAS-X is used for satellite data processing, visualization, and analysis of geophysical and meteorological data to support the forecast mission, and NOAA identifies it as the only source able to meet the requirement. This is not a competitive solicitation, but firms that believe they can fully meet the requirement may submit substantiating documentation by email to Taylor Abrassart and Vicki Keen within 15 days of publication, with interested vendors asked to respond by June 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST; delivery is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541519
Other Computer Related Services

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
DFSD McIDAS Statement_Of_Need.pdf
PDF•103 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
The National Weather Service requires a new contract to support 54 existing McIDAS-X (Man computer Interactive Data Access System) software licenses. This software is crucial for the NCEP Center's satellite data processing, supporting their forecast mission and the National Weather Service's goal to protect life and property. McIDAS-X, developed by the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), is a unique system for visualizing and manipulating geophysical data, including meteorological satellites, radar, and observations. It's the only system offering timely meteorological data display and analysis, along with a historical database. The contract requires next business day software support for over six units (54 licenses) on both Windows and Linux-based operating systems, with delivery scheduled for July 21, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

Point of Contact

Name
Taylor Abrassart

Place of Performance

College Park, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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