SFSC Collaborations - National Weather Service
This page describes about SFSC Collaborations
www.weather.govHere’s a concise update based on publicly available information about the Sterling Field Support Center (SFSC).
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What it is: The SFSC is a NOAA/NWS facility in Sterling, Virginia dedicated to calibration, testing, evaluation, and support of meteorological systems and sensors. It operates as a national program facility with a 230-acre campus. Location: 43741 Weather Service Rd, Sterling, VA 20166. [Source overview: SFSC description and address]
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Key roles: It supports the National Weather Service mission through field support, collaboration with other agencies, and testing for meteorological systems and sensors. It also engages in collaborations with DoD and universities on testing topics. [SFSC overview; Collaborations page]
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Services and activities: The SFSC provides services related to calibration, test and evaluation of meteorological equipment, and related field support. Contact information is available on NOAA/NWS pages dedicated to SFSC services. [SFSC Services]
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Recent news and external references: There are occasional procurement notices and contract opportunities around SFSC facilities (e.g., snow removal services for WFO and FSC Sterling) and regional weather updates referencing SFSC in related communications, though standalone “latest news” updates about SFSC itself are not frequent in public channels. For ongoing updates, the SFSC pages and NOAA procurement portals are the best sources. [HigherGov/Sweetspot listings; local weather communications]
If you’d like, I can compile a brief snapshot of the SFSC’s current status and any recent publicly posted notices (e.g., procurement opportunities or facility collaborations) with direct links.