National Weather Service Commercial Data Program (National Mesonet Program)

The National Weather Service Commercial Data Program, also known as the National Mesonet Program, is a contract award issued under solicitation number 1305M226D0019 by the Department of Commerce, NOAA, with the primary office located in Norfolk, Virginia. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 518210, which corresponds to data processing and hosting services, indicating the program seeks commercial data solutions to enhance weather observation and forecasting capabilities. The award notice was posted on June 11, 2026, and no set-aside provisions were applied, allowing full and open competition among qualified vendors. The program aims to integrate commercial mesonet data into operational weather systems to improve the accuracy and timeliness of meteorological forecasts and warnings across the United States. Primary point of contact for the contract is Paul Thomas, reachable at paul.thomas@noaa.gov, with Jennifer Roesner serving as the secondary contact at Jennifer.Roesner@noaa.gov. The place of performance is not explicitly defined in the data, suggesting that work may be delivered remotely or across multiple locations to support nationwide weather monitoring. The contract supports the National Weather Service’s mission by leveraging private-sector meteorological data networks to supplement federal observation infrastructure. Interested parties can access further details via the provided SAM.gov link, which leads to the official workspace for this opportunity.