Notice of Intetent to Sole Source for Web-based Space Situational Awareness (WSSA) set of conjunction assessment tools and services Subscription Renewal
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the renewal of Web-based Space Situational Awareness (WSSA) conjunction assessment tools and services. The intent is to award a firm, fixed-price commercial purchase order to SpaceNav, LLC. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals; however, vendors who believe they can meet the requirements may submit documentation by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a subscription renewal providing membership to the Space Data Association. This membership grants access to the WSSA set of conjunction assessment tools and services, which include:
- Conjunction analysis for Low-Earth Orbiting (LEO) spacecraft events.
- Analysis visualization.
- Risk assessment probabilities based on positional uncertainties.
- Design of collision-avoidance maneuvers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm, Fixed-Price Commercial Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: SpaceNav, LLC
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
- Place of Performance: NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD
- NAICS Code: 518210 "Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services"
- Small Business Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
- Response Due: June 3, 2026
- Published: May 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a competitive solicitation. Any vendor believing they can fully meet the Government's requirements must submit written documentation affirmatively demonstrating their ability to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Submissions will be considered solely to determine whether to proceed with the intended sole source acquisition. The Government is not obligated to conduct a competitive acquisition based on submissions and will not pay for any documentation provided.
Additional Notes
SpaceNav, LLC is identified as the sole industry provider for these specific WSSA tools and services, with no authorized resellers. The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 1901. The decision to proceed with a sole source acquisition remains at the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jay Parsick (Jay.Parsick@noaa.gov, 301-628-0027)
- Secondary: Mario Gray (mario.gray@noaa.gov, 301-458-0018)