Award
Award #1305M326D0007
IDIQ Contract for Atmospheric Research with UCAR
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Award Amount
$70,729,522.00
Ceiling
$70,729,522.00
Awarded
September 02, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 02, 2026 – Jun 30, 2031
Identifier
1305M326D0007
NAICS
541715
This is a significant Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), a leading institution specializing in atmospheric and related scientific research. The contract focuses on atmospheric research and development (R&D) along with scientific support services essential to advancing environmental monitoring and weather prediction technologies. Covering a multi-year performance period starting in the mid-2020s, the agreement supports ongoing atmospheric and meteorological studies with a flexible scope to deliver research outcomes and technical services as required. The contract was competitively awarded to UCAR based on their recognized expertise and capacity in this specialized field. Its significance lies in bolstering federal government capabilities in atmospheric sciences, benefiting operational programs and public sector environmental assessments. Specific child awards include UCAR's role as an independent third-party evaluator for commercial satellite data related to global navigation satellite systems, highlighting their critical involvement in evaluating cutting-edge observational data. This contract reinforces UCAR's central position in contributing to advanced atmospheric science initiatives for the agency.
Description
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (UCAR)