Notice of Intetent to Sole Source for Web-based Space Situational Awareness (WSSA) set of conjunction assessment tools and services Subscription Renewal
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
REQUIREMENTS-26-0165
NAICS
518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Classification Code
7C20
Additional Details
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The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price commercial purchase order for the renewal of a subscription to the Web-based Space Situational Awareness (WSSA) set of conjunction assessment tools and services. This procurement is specifically managed by NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), Mission Operations Division (MOD), with the place of performance designated as the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, Maryland.
The primary purpose of this acquisition is to secure continued access to the WSSA suite, which is essential for conjunction analysis of Low-Earth Orbiting (LEO) spacecraft events. The tools and services provided under this subscription enable NOAA to conduct analysis visualization, assess risk probabilities based on positional uncertainties, and design collision-avoidance maneuvers. These capabilities are critical for ensuring the safety and operational integrity of NOAA’s satellite assets, supporting mission continuity and risk mitigation in the increasingly congested space environment.
SpaceNav, LLC, located at 2601 Spruce St., Suite A, Boulder, Colorado 80302, is identified as the sole industry provider of these specialized WSSA tools and services. At present, there are no authorized resellers, and SpaceNav, LLC’s unique offerings are required to meet the agency’s operational needs. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services), with a small business size standard of $40,000,000.00. The Product Service Code associated with this requirement is 7C20.
The anticipated period of performance for this subscription renewal is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The contract will not be set aside for small businesses or any other category, as indicated by the absence of set-aside requirements.
This notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, proposals, or bids. Instead, it serves to inform the public of NOAA’s intent to proceed with a sole source acquisition under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, as justified in accordance with RFO 12.201-1. However, vendors who believe they can fully meet the government’s requirements are invited to submit written documentation demonstrating their capabilities within ten (10) calendar days of the notice’s posting. Such submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether a competitive acquisition is warranted. The government will not pay for any documentation submitted, nor will it award a contract based solely on such submissions.
For further information or to submit capability statements, interested parties may contact the designated contracting officials:
- Jay Parsick, Contracting Officer ([email protected], 301-628-0027)
- Mario Gray, Contract Specialist ([email protected], 301-458-0018)
The notice remains active and can be accessed via SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/opp/4a11717c33aa483c93f69586438afde8/view. Contractors considering this opportunity should note the highly specialized nature of the required tools and services, the sole source justification, and the critical role these capabilities play in NOAA’s satellite operations. The core requirements and operational context are expected to remain constant throughout the contract lifecycle, focusing on conjunction analysis, risk assessment, and collision avoidance for LEO spacecraft.