Award
BPA Call #1305M226F0185
Booz Allen Hamilton Advances Weather System Modernization Under BPA Call
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Award Amount
$13,514,475.12
Ceiling
$13,514,475.12
Period of Performance
Apr 30, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Identifier
1305M226F0185
NAICS
541511
This contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., a prominent management and technology consulting firm, focusing on modernizing weather data systems. The award supports the accelerated development, phased deployment, and full integration of new data and application environments designed to replace the legacy Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) currently operating on-premises. The modernization is significant for enhancing the agency’s ability to process and manage weather data efficiently, thereby improving forecasting accuracy and operational effectiveness. The scope encompasses technology upgrades and the transition from outdated systems to an advanced, integrated environment. This contract was awarded competitively under an existing BPA managed by the AWIPS Program Office and is part of a broader, multi-year modernization effort in the agency’s acquisition program. The current contract period spans several months, ensuring a thorough and phased implementation approach. The BPA call builds upon the parent Blanket Purchase Agreement contract that extends over multiple years, reinforcing continuous support for the agency's Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System modernization initiatives. The contract work is performed in McLean, Virginia, reflecting a strategic and ongoing commitment to advancing weather system technologies.
Description
THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS THE ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT, PHASED DEPLOYMENT, AND FULL INTEGRATION OF THE NEW DATA AND APPLICATION ENVIRONMENTS TO ENABLE THE DECOMMISSIONING OF THE LEGACY ON-PREMISES ADVANCED WEATHER INTERACTIVE PROCES