Engineering and Mission Operations Support Services V (EMOSS V)

The Engineering and Mission Operations Support Services V (EMOSS V) contract, solicitation number AB-133E-16-RP-0019, was issued by the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations. This Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee term contract consists of a 12-month base period followed by four one-year option periods. The primary place of performance is located in Suitland, Maryland, with the procurement managed by the NOAA Western Acquisition Division in Seattle, Washington. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330 and involves a comprehensive performance management strategy detailed in a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to monitor contractor adherence to the Performance Work Statement. The procurement process included several amendments to refine the solicitation, specifically addressing the EMOSS IV Phase-Out Plan, technical proposal formatting, and clarifications on compensation plans and cost proposal narratives. A critical component of the transition is the EMOSS-IV Bridge Training Plan, which ensures contract engineers are qualified to support satellite systems including GOES, POES, and DSCOVR at the Satellite Operations Control Center. To ensure contractor accountability, the agreement utilizes a structured financial reporting template for labor and cost tracking, as well as a rigorous past performance evaluation process focusing on service quality, management, and cost control.