The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) needs a small business to maintain weather radar towers across the U.S.
Key Details
The NOAA needs a small business to maintain the structural integrity of the NEXRAD weather radar towers across the U.S. The towers are critical to the successful completion of the NEXRAD mission, which requires 96% operational availability. The contractor will provide tower inspection and engineering evaluations, structural repair and replacement, and engineering data and change proposals. The contract will be an IDIQ with task orders for specific services. The contractor must have experience with tower maintenance and be able to work in remote locations with severe weather environments.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be an IDIQ with a base year and option years. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
When and how do you bid?
Bid by June 20, 2026, via SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable Department of Labor Wage Determination(s).
- Contact the contracting officer to RSVP for any site visits or meetings.