NOAA sole-source satellite broadcast services for environmental data.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is procuring continued operation and maintenance of the GEONETCast America (GNC-A) satellite broadcast system, which delivers environmental data to users across the Americas. The contract covers satellite bandwidth, ground station operations, and user support services. This is a sole-source justification to incumbent SES Government Solutions, citing the unique capability to provide C-band satellite services on the SES-1 satellite. The period of performance is a 12-month base with four 12-month options, valued at approximately $2.5 million annually. The requirement includes 24/7 monitoring, data encryption, and compliance with NOAA's security standards.