Commercial Alternatives for GOES Rebroadcast (GRB) and High Rate Information Transmission (HRIT) / Emergency Managers’ Warning Information Network (EMWIN) Services
| Agency: | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF |
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| State: | Maryland |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | RFI-NOAA-GRB-2026-001 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
Description
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Aug 17, 2026 09:04 am EDT
- Original Response Date: Aug 31, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Sep 15, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: AR11 - SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH
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NAICS Code:
- 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications
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Place of Performance:
Suitland , MD 20746USA
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Document Number: RFI-NOAA-GRB-2026-001
Title: Commercial Alternatives for GOES Rebroadcast (GRB) and High Rate Information Transmission (HRIT) / Emergency Managers’ Warning Information Network (EMWIN) Services
Summary & Purpose
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10 and FAR 15.201(e). NOAA is seeking information from commercial industry partners regarding the feasibility, technical approach, and cost-effectiveness of replacing current GOES Rebroadcast (GRB) and HRIT/EMWIN broadcasts with a commercially managed "Data-as-a-Service" model. This strategy aligns with planning for future geostationary environmental observations under the Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) program (targeting a ~2032 transition), as well as potential commercial capabilities during the GOES-R operational timeframe (2028–2050s).
Key Technical Objectives
NOAA is seeking market feedback on commercial solutions capable of meeting or exceeding target performance parameters: Data Rates: GRB replacement ≥ 31 Mbps uncoded; HRIT/EMWIN replacement ≥ 400 Kbps uncoded. Delivery Latency:
Submission & Schedule
RFI Release Date: August 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
Clarification Questions Due: August 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
Final Response Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
Submission Format: PDF Capability Statement not to exceed 15 pages.
Points of Contact
Contracting Specialist: Mark Brady (mark.e.brady@noaa.gov)
Technical Program Manager: Toby Hutchings (toby.hutchings@noaa.gov)
Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this notice. Please refer to the attached document (RFI-NOAA-GRB-2026-001.pdf) for complete submission instructions and detailed evaluation criteria.
- SATELLITE AND INFORMATION ACQUISITI 1325 EAST WEST HWY, RM. 11323
- SILVER SPRING , MD 20910
- USA
- Mark Brady
- mark.e.brady@noaa.gov
- Toby Hutchings
- toby.hutchings@noaa.gov
- Aug 17, 2026 09:04 am EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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