NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing 24x7x365 operations, maintenance, and sustainment support for the SARSAT United States Mission Control Center (USMCC). The anticipated period of performance is a base year plus four option years. Core work includes monitoring and operating remote satellite receiving stations and the mission control center, maintaining the national 406 MHz emergency beacon database, delivering customer support and quality assurance, and coordinating with domestic and international search-and-rescue partners. The contractor would also provide technical, programmatic, and event/meeting support to the U.S. SARSAT Program and represent U.S. interests in the international Cospas-Sarsat Program, with knowledge of DOC/NOAA IT security requirements. Capable small and large businesses under NAICS 541715 are asked to submit a capabilities statement of no more than 15 pages with company/contact/UEI/SAM details, business size and socio-economic status, relevant capabilities, government contract vehicles, prime/subcontractor intent, and conflict-of-interest information.