SAM #1305M326D0007

Justification for Sole-Source IDIQ Contract to UCAR for Atmospheric Research Services

NOAA is issuing a justification for awarding an IDIQ contract to UCAR, which manages NCAR, a federally funded research center specializing in atmospheric research. - Contract supports NOAA's research, engineering, and development needs across multiple offices: - Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) - National Weather Service (NWS) - Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) - National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Services (NESDIS) - UCAR provides specialized services including: - Research, development, testing, and evaluation of numerical models and applications - Analysis of proprietary weather and climate data sets - Operation and support of unique instrumentation and facilities (e.g., research aircraft, advanced data systems) - Storage and quality control of NOAA experiment data - The contract is valued at up to $70.7 million over five years - Period of performance: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2030 (base year plus four option years) - No specific products or part numbers are listed; focus is on specialized research and support services - UCAR is the sole-source provider due to its unique expertise and facilities

Description

In accordance with FAR 6.301(b), the justification for other than full and open competition is made available. This requirement is to maintain an essential engineering, research, or development capability provided by UCAR. UCAR manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) on behalf of the National Science Foundation (NSF). This IDIQ is expected to be used by OAR, the National Weather Service (NWS), the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), and the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Services (NESDIS).

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