Bistatic LiDAR for Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) Modeling

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, through its Niwc Pacific division, has issued a forecast for a contract titled Bistatic LiDAR for Meteorological and Oceanographic Modeling, set to be posted on August 10, 2026. The initiative aims to develop or acquire bistatic LiDAR technology tailored for enhanced meteorological and oceanographic data collection, supporting naval operational modeling and environmental awareness. Performance of the work is expected to be centered in San Diego, California, aligning with the command’s existing infrastructure and research capabilities in maritime sensing and environmental analytics. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Eric Pomroy, Contracting Officer, who can be reached at eric.r.pomroy.civ@us.navy.mil, with Jon Ventura serving as the secondary liaison at jon.p.ventura2.civ@us.navy.mil. While the solicitation number, NAICS code, set-aside details, and organization type have not been specified, the forecast indicates an upcoming procurement likely targeting advanced sensing systems with applications in atmospheric and marine condition monitoring. Interested parties should monitor the official procurement portal via the provided UI link for future solicitations and formal requests for proposals.