CRSRA Earth Observation Market Monitoring Professional Services
ID: Requirements-25-2094Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION (R422)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c75a9d698bc7489bbf43dcedb5e896a5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice for professional services related to the Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) office. The primary objective is to develop a searchable database that contains information on remote sensing space system operators, their technologies, and associated cost data, along with access to pre-formulated analyses on the Earth Observation sector and global space industry regulations. This initiative is crucial for enhancing NOAA's understanding of the Earth Observation market and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company details, experience, and database offerings to Noelle Albert at noelle.albert@noaa.gov, with the understanding that this notice does not constitute a contract award and no costs will be reimbursed. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 541611, with a size standard of $24.5 million.

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    ALBERT, NOELLE
    NOELLE.ALBERT@NOAA.GOV
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    CRSRA Earth Observation Services RFI.pdf
    The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) seeks information through this Request for Information (RFI) to develop a searchable database focused on remote sensing space system operators, their technologies, and cost data. The database is intended to facilitate custom research and include analysis on the Earth Observation sector, the commercial space industry, and related government sectors. Additionally, OSC requires specialized analysis of global space industry regulation, specifically pertaining to remote sensing. The RFI invites vendors to provide company details, experience in market insights and analysis within the remote sensing industry, and descriptions of their database offerings. Vendors are also asked to summarize their pre-formulated reports and provide cost estimates for database access, reports, and bespoke analyses. Additionally, inquiries involve delivery lead times and any concerns regarding the proposed work statement (PWS) attached to the notice. The overall aim is to identify capable vendors to support OSC in achieving its regulatory and analytical objectives in the space sector.
    Draft PWS -CRSRA Earth Observation Professional Services.pdf
    The Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contractor services to support the Office of Space Commerce’s Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA). The CRSRA oversees private remote sensing space systems and aims to maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Earth Observation market. The primary objective is to obtain expert analytic products related to the space industry, technology trends, and global space regulation, particularly in Earth Observation. The work is structured in phases: 1. **Access to Commercial Reports and Databases**: Contractors must provide off-the-shelf reports and database access within 30 days post-award. 2. **Global Regulation Study**: A detailed report on international space regulation concerning remote sensing is to be delivered 120 days after order, summarizing existing and proposed regulations by various countries. 3. **Ongoing Monitoring**: Quarterly updates on shifts in satellite systems and technologies are required, with reports due shortly after each quarter concludes. The document underscores the need for nondisclosure due to proprietary information and stresses conflict of interest considerations. Overall, the PWS emphasizes a need for specialized analyses and continuous monitoring of the Earth Observation market and regulatory landscapes nationally and globally.
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