Notice of Intent to Sole Source - NOAA/OMAO/PAE - Engineering, Research and Development for OMAO Aircraft

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to award a sole-source contract to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research for engineering, research, and development capabilities for aircraft. NOAA requires specialized research, development, testing, and evaluation of airborne systems and sensors, data set analysis, and access to unique instrumentation and facilities to support strategic goals in climate, weather forecasting, oceans, and coasts. While this notice is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement. Interested entities must email their written capability statements and supporting materials to Contract Specialist Jennifer Peters at [email protected] by 10 AM ET on November 5, 2026. Submissions must demonstrate the vendor's ability to provide the required services with sufficient detail for NOAA's evaluation.