Request for Information (RFI): NESDIS Consolidated Antenna and Ground Systems Services (NCAGSS)
ID: NCAGSSRFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2dc26a3504dc44e2ae86cc1d1885b970/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on the potential requirements for the NESDIS Consolidated Antenna and Ground Systems Services (NCAGSS). The RFI aims to explore improvements in antenna infrastructure for satellite communications, focusing on the provision of consolidated antenna sustainment and maintenance services, the development of new capabilities, and the integration of advanced technologies such as Software Defined Radios (SDR) and RF-over-IP. This initiative is crucial for enhancing NOAA's ability to receive, process, and disseminate satellite sensor data efficiently while ensuring compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by May 5, 2025, to the designated contacts, Jame Chang and Kortney Carter, at their respective email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jame Chang
    jame.chang@noaa.gov
    Kortney Carter
    Kortney.Carter@noaa.gov
    Files
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    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.pdf
    The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) is seeking information on the potential requirements for the NESDIS Consolidated Antenna and Ground Systems Services (NCAGSS) through this Request for Information (RFI). The RFI aims to explore improvements and innovations in antenna infrastructure for satellite communications. Currently, there are no existing contracts or RFIs for these services. The RFI will define the needs for receiving, processing, and disseminating satellite sensor data via the NESDIS Common Cloud Framework. Key focus areas include exploring commercially provided antennas to augment or replace existing systems, and the integration of advanced communications technologies like RF-over-IP and Software Defined Radios (SDR). Compliance with NIST cybersecurity standards is crucial, as is ensuring the use of secure and effective data communication protocols. The targeted timeline for the subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) release is February 2026, and respondents are encouraged to provide insights on commercial capabilities for antenna builds and upgrades, including sizes, frequency bands, and tracking capabilities. Overall, the RFI emphasizes the importance of modernizing satellite ground operations while enhancing security and operational efficiencies.
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