What types of scientific and technical requirements does the Acquisition and Grants Office prioritize?

The office prioritizes requirements related to environmental data collection, satellite ground system operations, marine vessel support, and climate research infrastructure.

How does the Acquisition and Grants Office handle environmental and research-based procurements?

Procurements are often structured as competitive solicitations for specialized scientific services, with a strong emphasis on technical capability and past performance in oceanographic or atmospheric domains.

Are there specific set-asides commonly used by this office?

The office actively utilizes small business set-asides, including 8(a) and woman-owned small business programs, particularly for professional services and technical consulting contracts that support NOAA's mission-critical research.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION · Contracting Office

ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE.

The Acquisition and Grants Office supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by procuring scientific research, environmental monitoring technology, and satellite data processing systems. Vendors compete for contracts involving oceanographic instrumentation, climate modeling software, vessel maintenance, and specialized technical support for atmospheric research initiatives.

Hierarchy: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION · DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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