Phased Array Radar (PAR) Test Article

INTRODUCTION This notice is issued solely for information and market research planning purposes; it does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation. Furthermore, those who respond to this notice should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgment of receipt - ONLY IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. NOAA is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. PURPOSE Post Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for comments. REQUIREMENT The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) has a need for a Phased Array Radar (PAR) test article. NSSL will conduct risk reduction activities that will support the National Weather Service (NWS) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for the next operational radar system, as indicated in the Report to Congress on the Weather Radar Follow-On Plan: Research and Risk Reduction to Inform Acquisition Decisions (Appendix A). This report highlights the need for further development of PAR technology, if it is to be considered as a long-term option for the next phase of NWS operational radar system. NOAA, OAR, NSSL will conduct risk reduction activities on an acquired PAR test article to investigate the feasibility and capability of a dual linear polarized, S-band, PAR system that can: Serve as a proof-of-concept of a single face rotating PAR weather surveillance radar; Provide rapid volume update times (1.5 mins - 2 mins) through a combination of electronic and mechanical scanning rather than traditional mechanically rotating parabolic antennas; and Provide a scanning capability allowing multiple simultaneous beams to test various advanced operational modes (scanning methods) and assess data quality tradeoffs. The technical knowledge learned from the test article risk reduction research and development (R&D) will be shared with the NWS to support their AoA for the next operational weather radar system. The scope will include all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, and services, except as otherwise specified, to provide and install a turn-key PAR system in central Oklahoma. The scope shall also include construction of the radar tower, support infrastructure, training, and operational and maintenance support post installation. Real estate is not included in the scope. The Government intends to solicit this requirement as a commercial procurement, with the construction aspect being non-commercial. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a corresponding Small Business size standard of 500 employees. DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR COMMENTS Interested parties are invited to review the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide comments for the Government's consideration. Additionally, interested parties are invited to weigh in on the commerciality of this requirement. Comments should be submitted in the form of Microsoft Word and/or PDF (searchable format) documents attached to emails received no later than 5:00pm MST, Thursday, September 22, 2022 to the following individuals: Contracting Officer: Molly Jackson at molly.jackson@noaa.gov Contract Specialist: Julia Hamilton at julia.l.hamilton@noaa.gov QUESTIONS Respondents may submit questions regarding this notice to the contact(s) listed below. Responses to questions may be posted on SAM.gov. Please send any questions you may have to the Contracting Officer, Molly Jackson, at molly.jackson@noaa.gov, and Contract Specialist, Julia Hamilton, at julia.l.hamilton@noaa.gov. Each respondent, by submitting a response, agrees that any cost incurred by it in responding to this request, or in support of activities associated with this notice, shall be the sole responsibility of respondent. NOAA shall incur no obligations or liabilities whatsoever, to anyone, for any costs or expenses incurred by the respondent in responding to this notice. Responses to this notice will not be returned.