Initiate acquisition and recompete for the ATLAS IDIQ parent contract (#1332KP22DNEEO0001)

The Department of Commerce is initiating the acquisition and recompete for the ATLAS IDIQ parent contract to ensure the continued operation of ground processing networks used for global atmospheric and space weather monitoring. The current contract and its associated task orders are in their final option period, with the period of performance scheduled to end on June 30, 2027. Establishing a follow-on framework is critical to maintaining continuous, low-latency telemetry downlinks and preventing operational gaps. The scope of the recompete includes essential Ground Station as a Service capabilities for the COSMIC-2 satellite constellation. Specifically, it covers downlink and tracking services from the primary ground terminal in West Africa, as well as remote satellite contact and automated data ingest from tracking nodes located in the South Pacific. This effort is categorized under NAICS code 518210 and is managed by the Department of Commerce.