Request for Information (RFI): NESDIS Consolidated Antenna and Ground Systems Services (NCAGSS)
ID: NCAGSSRFIType: Sources Sought
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/2dc26a3504dc44e2ae86cc1d1885b970/view
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    Posted Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 5, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on Consolidated Antenna and Ground Systems Services (NCAGSS). The objective is to assess the marketplace's capabilities in providing sustainment and maintenance services for legacy antenna systems, developing new capabilities in various orbital domains, and supporting Antenna-as-a-Service (NAaaS) initiatives. This initiative is crucial for NOAA's mission to deliver timely access to global environmental data, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of satellite operations. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses by May 5, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Jame Chang at jame.chang@noaa.gov or Kortney Carter at Kortney.Carter@noaa.gov.

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Jame Chang
jame.chang@noaa.gov
Kortney Carter
Kortney.Carter@noaa.gov
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