Microwave Sounder Data Supply for Weather Prediction

The contract seeks the provision of microwave sounding data from low Earth orbit satellites to support numerical weather prediction and space weather monitoring, with a strict requirement of no more than three hours of latency between data collection and delivery. The data must include high-resolution temperature and humidity profiles critical for improving forecast accuracy and operational meteorological analyses. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, indicating it involves scientific and technical consulting services related to atmospheric data processing and delivery systems. Performance is expected to be centered in Silver Spring, aligning with the operational footprint of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is the contracting entity under the Department of Commerce. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, leaving interested parties a limited window to submit proposals. There is no set-aside specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible small businesses and large entities. The absence of a point of contact or detailed office address suggests that all communications and submissions must follow the standardized procedures outlined through the SAM.gov portal. The technical scope emphasizes real-time data reliability and timeliness, requiring proposers to demonstrate proven capabilities in satellite data acquisition, processing, and rapid transmission infrastructure capable of meeting the stringent three-hour latency threshold consistently under operational conditions.