Notice of Intent - Space Weather Observations (SWO) Program Support
ID: REQUIREMENTS-25-0406Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole source contract to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC for support of the Space Weather Observations (SWO) Program. The contract aims to enhance NOAA's capabilities in space-based environmental monitoring, which includes the design, construction, integration, and testing of spacecraft instruments, as well as data analysis and science support. This procurement is critical for operational observation, warning, and forecasting to protect lives and property, leveraging APL's unique expertise and resources in this specialized field. Interested parties may submit a written narrative statement of capability within 15 calendar days of this notice, with inquiries directed to Cherron Bennett-Pettus at cherron.bennett-pettus@noaa.gov or Suzanna Espinoza at suzanna.espinoza@noaa.gov.

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    Cherron Bennett-Pettus
    (301) 628-1386
    cherron.bennett-pettus@noaa.gov
    Suzanna Espinoza
    (301) 628-1343
    Suzanna.Espinoza@noaa.gov
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