What types of scientific and technical work does NOAA prioritize?

NOAA frequently awards contracts for environmental data analysis, high-performance computing, satellite ground station operations, and the maintenance of its fleet of research vessels and aircraft.

How can small businesses position themselves for NOAA procurements?

NOAA actively utilizes small business set-asides for professional, scientific, and technical services. Vendors should focus on demonstrating expertise in climate resilience, geospatial mapping, or specialized engineering support.

Does NOAA require specific clearances for its contractors?

While many research-focused contracts do not require security clearances, projects involving sensitive satellite infrastructure or national security-related weather data may necessitate facility or personnel clearances.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION · Contracting Office

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

4,312 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office4,312 solicitationsUnder NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

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Federal procurement data

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NATIONAL OCEANIC

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA.

The Department of Commerce NOAA procures specialized scientific and technical services to support climate monitoring, weather forecasting, and oceanographic research. Vendors compete for contracts involving satellite data processing, environmental modeling, marine vessel maintenance, and the development of advanced meteorological instrumentation.

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.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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