In-Orbit Demonstration and Data Acquisition of a Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s NESDIS Office of Systems Architecture and Engineering in Silver Spring, Maryland, intends to award a sole-source modification to Spire Global Subsidiary, Inc. to extend the Period of Performance for twelve months, from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, under the In-Orbit Demonstration and Data Acquisition of a Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HyMS) effort. This action is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.103-1, as Spire is the sole provider with a space-qualified HyMS sensor successfully deployed on a uniquely configured 16U platform that meets the mission’s stringent thermal and power requirements. The sensor, launched in January 2026, delivers critical atmospheric data essential for validating the impact of HyMS technology on Numerical Weather Prediction models, particularly during key seasonal events such as hurricane seasons and polar winters. Transitioning to another vendor would incur significant duplication of costs and introduce unavoidable delays that would compromise the continuity of data vital to the research and development objectives. This presolicitation notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, but eligible sources may submit a Capability Statement by May 16, 2026, via email to the designated points of contact at NOAA, though such submissions will only be used to confirm the appropriateness of the sole-source decision. The original contract originated from a competitive Broad Agency Announcement, BAA-NOAA-HyMS-2022, and the extension maintains consistency in mission execution. The primary place of performance is in San Francisco, California, while the contracting office remains in Silver Spring, Maryland, under the Department of Commerce. The North American Industry Classification System code for this action is 541715. The government retains full discretion to determine whether competition is warranted based on any responses received.