How to bid on NOAA NESDIS DISCOS MA-IDIQ for satellite operations support

What NOAA is buying and why it matters

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is looking for information from companies that can operate, maintain, sustain, and develop infrastructure. This includes both on-premises and cloud-based systems that support NOAA's satellite mission operations, science data processing, and mission support systems.

NOAA is also asking for ideas to improve its enterprise data operations architecture. This Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice (SSN) will help NOAA plan for a potential future multi-award contract for these services.

Key dates and deadlines

If you have questions or wish to submit an interest form, these are due by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on August 14, 2026. Your full response to this notice is due by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on August 20, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for professional services firms with expertise in operating, maintaining, sustaining, and developing complex IT infrastructure. This includes both on-premises and cloud environments. Companies with experience in satellite mission operations, science data processing, and mission support systems, or those with innovative approaches to enterprise data operations architecture, will find this relevant.

How to respond

To access the full details and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the provided link to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When responding to an RFI or SSN, focus on clearly demonstrating your company's specific capabilities and relevant experience. Provide concrete examples of past projects that align with the requirements for operating, maintaining, sustaining, and developing IT infrastructure, especially in satellite or scientific data contexts.

For the RFI portion, offer thoughtful and actionable ideas for optimizing enterprise data operations architecture. Highlight any unique approaches or technologies your firm uses that could benefit NOAA. Ensure your response directly addresses all questions and requirements outlined in the attached documents.