Request for Information: NOAA NESDIS Commercial Satellite Data-as-a-Service (Including Weather and Space Environmental Data)
ID: NOAA-NESDIS-2025-SAE-2ndGRFI-Q2Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c204287fab3a489597ae3b35f95d8018/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking information on commercial satellite environmental data through a Request for Information (RFI) issued by its National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). This RFI aims to gather insights on satellite data capabilities available from fiscal years 2026 to 2032, focusing on data currently in orbit or planned for future deployment, which will enhance NOAA's weather forecasting and data collection methods. The initiative is part of NOAA's Commercial Space Policy, emphasizing the integration of commercial data to improve forecasting of atmospheric conditions, cryosphere, land surface hydrology, oceans, and space weather. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by April 15, 2025, to the designated contacts, with any questions directed to Suzanna Espinoza or Cherron Bennett-Pettus at the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Suzanna Espinoza
    (301) 628-1343
    Suzanna.Espinoza@noaa.gov
    Cherron Bennett-Pettus
    (301) 628-1386
    cherron.bennett-pettus@noaa.gov
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    2QFY25 NOAA Commercial Satellite Data General RFI.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data on commercial satellite environmental capabilities for the fiscal years 2026 to 2032. This RFI seeks insights into commercial satellite data currently in orbit or planned for the future, aimed at enhancing NOAA's weather forecasting abilities and diversifying its data collection methods. It stems from the NOAA Commercial Space Policy and related legislative mandates, promoting the assimilation of commercial data to bolster weather and space weather forecasting. NOAA is particularly interested in satellite data concerning atmospheric conditions, the cryosphere, land surface hydrology, oceans and coasts, and space weather factors. vendors are invited to submit comprehensive capability statements detailing their qualifications, product offerings, and data delivery methods. The submissions should address specific product categories and levels of priority. The RFI serves as a preliminary step in determining industry capabilities and may lead to future Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Companies are encouraged to mark proprietary information clearly and are reminded that participation in this RFI does not guarantee future procurement opportunities. Responses must be submitted no later than April 15, 2025, to avoid exclusion from consideration.
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