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

This NOAA Notice of Intent announces a forthcoming sole‑source contract for essential engineering, research, and development services related to NOAA’s aircraft fleet. The work focuses on climate‑adaptation, weather‑ready, ocean health, and economic initiatives, requiring specialized airborne system testing, data analysis, and support for advanced research aircraft. Although the contract will be awarded to UCAR, NOAA invites other qualified parties to submit capability statements by the deadline. Key points include: • Scope covers specialized aerospace R&D, sensor evaluation, and data‑set analysis for climate and weather missions. • Sole‑source award intended for UCAR, but capability statements may trigger future competition. • Deadline for submissions is 10 AM ET, 5 Nov 2026; no budget figures are disclosed. • Contract will be managed by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations under the Department of Commerce.