Special Notice: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Meteomatics AG for the procurement of a Meteomatics Meteodrone MM-670M, accessories, and training.
The Meteodrone MM-670M is a commercial off-the-shelf weather drone that is used for atmospheric research. It is the only drone capable of ascending to altitudes up to 6km above mean sea level and operating in icing conditions using integrated heated propellers. Additionally, it is equipped with a parachute rescue system to ensure the safety of people and property in case of unforeseen events. The drone has been approved by the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Division (UASD) and meets NOAA's airworthiness and operational requirements.
The procurement is based on the fact that Meteomatics AG is the only manufacturer of this specific equipment and there are no resellers available. The drones are in compliance with federal cybersecurity and information technology policies. The delivery of the drones is expected within 150 days of award to Seattle, WA.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, but firms that believe they can meet the government's requirements may submit documentation within 15 days for evaluation. The government will determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice.