RFI: RADAR-AS-A-SERVICE
SAM.GOV Due: June 26, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its National Weather Service (NWS), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore the technological capabilities of vendors for a future generation network of weather radars, specifically focusing on a Radar-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. This initiative aims to replace the aging Weather Surveillance Radar (WSR-88D) system, which is crucial for severe weather detection and warnings. The NWS is looking for contractors who can provide S-Band weather radar solutions that ensure continuity of radar data, address current coverage gaps, and improve radar performance and capabilities. This RFI is not a solicitation for proposals but rather a market research effort to inform future acquisition strategies. Interested businesses should have expertise in radar technology and the ability to deliver data services under a subscription model.
Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting market research on the technological capabilities of vendors to support the planning for a future generation network of weather radars to replace the aging Weather Surveillance Radar (WSR-88D)

Entities
CDO
Department of Commerce
NOAAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NAICS
541715
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Norfolk , Virginia
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Holly A. Ferguson [email protected] primary
Kevin J. Buum [email protected] secondary
Attachments
  • Attachment+D+-+NOAA+-+National+Weather+Service+Radar+Functional+Requirements.pdf
  • Attachment+A+-+WSR-88D+System+Specification.pdf
  • Attachment+B+-+WSR-88D+Radar+Site+List.pdf
  • RFI_RADAR-AS-A-SERVICE.pdf
  • Attachment+C+-+NEXRAD+Coverage.pdf
  • AMENDMENT+0001+RaaS.pdf