Science on a Sphere (SOS) exhibit

Location:	Maryland
Posted:	May 5, 2026
Agency:	COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Contract:	Awards
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	59 - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Solicitation No:	1332KP26C0003
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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

1332KP26C0003

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Office

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

Award Details

Contract Award Date: May 01, 2026
Contract Award Number: 1332KP26C0003
Task/Delivery Order Number:
Modification Number:

Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID:

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Justification (Original)
Original Published Date: May 05, 2026 02:49 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 30 days after published date
Original Inactive Date: Jun 04, 2026
Authority: FAR 13.5 - Simplified Procedures for One Source
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Product Service Code: 5999 - MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
NAICS Code:
- 238390 - Other Building Finishing Contractors
Place of Performance:
Suitland , MD 20746

USA

Description

Description: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the turnkey installation of a Science On a Sphere (SOS) visualization system at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD.

This requirement includes the provision of proprietary SOS hardware, software licensing exclusively authorized under CRADA CR-188, and specialized technical installation utilizing the patented Alignment Pro system. The project also involves ancillary facility improvements (site preparation) necessary to support the exhibit environment.

Awardee: B/W Color Prints LLC (dba BWC Visual Technology).

Authority: This action was conducted as a sole-source procurement under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

SATELLITE AND INFORMATION ACQUISITI 1325 EAST WEST HWY, RM. 11323
SILVER SPRING , MD 20910
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Cheryl Catalanotte
cheryl.catalanotte@noaa.gov
Phone Number 3014277756

Secondary Point of Contact

Mark Sullivan
mark.a.sullivan@noaa.gov
Phone Number 3023677346

History

May 05, 2026 02:49 pm EDTJustification (Original)

Science on a Sphere (SOS) exhibit

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