GEONETCast America (GNC-A)

The contract pertains to a sole-source extension of the GEONETCast America (GNC-A) service, awarded to SIMBA Enterprises, LLC under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract GAS-35F-517AA, justified under FAR 8.4 and GSA 538.7104-3(b)(ii) due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the service. Only SIMBA Enterprises, LLC is capable of providing the required satellite-based environmental data broadcast, which delivers near real-time level II satellite imagery and related products to users across North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean through commercial satellites and low-cost user terminals. The extension covers a brief performance period from May 13, 2026, to June 12, 2026, intended solely to ensure operational continuity during the transition to a future acquisition. The service is critical for weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and disaster response, and any disruption would compromise national and international operational needs. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price order, with no competitively evaluated pricing, and no formal clause or attachment documentation is included in the justification. The contracting activity is managed by NOAA’s Acquisition and Grants Office in Silver Spring, Maryland, with performance centered in Suitland, Maryland, and point of contact listed as Andrea Chiodi and Jame Chang. No solicitation, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, payment details, or offeror certifications are provided, as the procurement follows a non-competitive process based on technical exclusivity and urgent operational necessity. The vendor’s UEI, CAGE code, small business status, and socioeconomic designations are not disclosed, consistent with the streamlined sole-source justification process.