Synoptic Data has been awarded a position on the ProTech 2.0 Weather Domain contract vehicle by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), enabling the company to compete for task orders supporting the agency’s weather mission.
The award places Synoptic Data, a public benefit corporation that operates a real-time environmental data platform, on the multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The program supports NOAA’s work delivering weather, water and climate information intended to protect lives and property and support the US economy.
NOAA’s weather mission covers areas including hurricane response, aviation safety, agriculture, energy reliability and ground transportation, all of which rely on timely and accurate environmental data.
The ProTech contract vehicles prequalify scientific and technical partners that can compete for task orders supporting operational needs. Under the Weather Domain, projects may include environmental data management, observation system support, modeling, analysis and decision-support services designed to move data more efficiently into forecasts and warnings.
The contract vehicles can also be used by other bureaus within the US Department of Commerce, potentially extending the program’s reach across related federal missions.
Through the award, Synoptic will be eligible to compete for projects aimed at expanding observational coverage, improving integration of data across networks and delivering quality-controlled real-time information into NOAA workflows. Increasing the density and accessibility of surface, upper-air and marine observations can support impact-based decision-making, particularly during severe weather events such as hurricanes.
“Being selected for ProTech 2.0 reflects our shared commitment to ensuring that high-quality environmental data is available where and when it is needed,” said Ashish Raval, president and CEO of Synoptic Data. “We look forward to supporting NOAA and other US Department of Commerce efforts to advance forecasting, improve resilience and better serve communities and critical industries across the country.”
The ProTech 2.0 Weather Domain contract has a five-year base period with a five-year option. The multiple-award contract has a potential ceiling value of US$8bn.
Synoptic said participation in the program will allow the company to contribute tools and expertise aimed at improving access to weather and environmental data and supporting situational awareness across NOAA and other federal government operations.
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