What does Acquisition And Grants Office do?

The Acquisition and Grants Office, operating under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce, focuses on securing critical infrastructure and technical services to support environmental monitoring, weather surveillance, and operational science missions. Its core mission centers on enabling NOAA’s observational and forecasting capabilities through strategic acquisition of specialized equipment, engineering expertise, and physical facilities. Key priorities include modernizing weather radar infrastructure, deploying advanced sensor systems, and establishing secure, mission-aligned operational spaces—particularly in coastal and high-priority meteorological regions. The agency emphasizes resilience and precision in its procurement strategy, ensuring that deployed technologies meet rigorous scientific and environmental standards. Procurement activity is dominated by real estate leasing for nonresidential facilities, particularly to house weather radar systems and field operations centers, alongside targeted engagements for engineering and environmental consulting services. The agency frequently issues presolicitations and sources-sought notices to gather market intelligence before formal solicitations, favoring flexible contracting mechanisms that accommodate technical specificity and site-specific requirements. These efforts reflect a deliberate approach to aligning physical and technical assets with operational needs across diverse geographic environments. Industry preferences center on NAICS codes related to nonresidential property leasing (5311 and 531120), engineering services (541330), environmental consulting (541620), and specialized manufacturing of measuring and controlling devices (334519). While the agency has awarded one contract under a Small Business Administration set-aside, the majority of opportunities remain open to all eligible vendors, indicating a balanced emphasis on capability over size-based preferences. Vendor relationships are built around technical expertise, site suitability, and the ability to support mission-critical environmental monitoring systems. Organized as a component of NOAA’s operational support structure, the Acquisition and Grants Office operates without a fixed physical location, coordinating procurements nationwide to serve NOAA’s distributed network of research and surveillance facilities. It utilizes standard federal acquisition vehicles including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts, lease agreements, and sources-sought notices to ensure responsive, mission-driven procurement outcomes.

How do I find contracts from Acquisition And Grants Office?

You can find contracts from Acquisition And Grants Office on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Acquisition And Grants Office award?

Acquisition And Grants Office awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Acquisition And Grants Office?

To do business with Acquisition And Grants Office, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Acquisition And Grants Office?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Acquisition And Grants Office in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Acquisition And Grants Office use?

Acquisition And Grants Office uses 1 different set-aside program, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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Acquisition And Grants Office

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The Acquisition and Grants Office, operating under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce, focuses on securing critical infrastructure and technical services to support environmental monitoring, weather surveillance, and operational science missions. Its core mission centers on enabling NOAA’s observational and forecasting capabilities through strategic acquisition of specialized equipment, engineering expertise, and physical facilities.

Acquisition And Grants Office

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Recent Acquisition And Grants Office Contracts

Technical Training & Compliance Onboarding

Emergency Spill Response Data Support

Data Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC) Services

Cloud-Based Data Platform Development & Support

253410DataIntegration2026

Environmental Data Integration & Database Management

Field Logistics and Travel Support

Telemetry and Data Acquisition System Maintenance

Sensor Calibration and Metrology Services

Unscheduled Repair and Emergency Response Services

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Who are the top contractors for Acquisition And Grants Office?

What set-aside programs does Acquisition And Grants Office use?