Meteorological Modeling Support (MMS)
Added: Nov 29, 2012 4:30 pm This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The Air Force ISR Agency has been tasked to solicit for and award a project for meteorological modeling support to the TMA and TME divisions in an effort to provide incremental improvements to AFTAC's existing meteorological and material transport and dispersion modeling capabilities.This request for information is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various companies to provide support. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide the following: (1) Atmospheric Numerical Modeling Enhancements (must have experience with mesoscale models, Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model highly desired); (2) Atmospheric Data Assimilation Enhancements including 3- and 4- Dimensional variational data assimilation techniques as well as ensemble Kalman filter methods; (3) Characterization of model uncertainty within the ensemble; (4) Transport and Dispersion Model and Material source Estimation Enhancements; (5) Enhancements of climatological analysis techniques; (6) Security clearances (S) are required for this task; (7) Maintain and control the software and hardware configuration baseline; (8) Must be able to demonstrate clear and sound organizational and management methods; (9) Travel may be required as directed by the government to receive training or to support the mission. This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Additionally, no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 541990 with a size standard of $14M. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. Please submit a Statement of Capabilities the capabilities packages should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrates the ability to meet the stated requirements. Capabilities, facilities, experience or other available personnel as well as past performance on similar contracts should be included. The capabilities packet should be no longer than ten (10) pages including graphics, tables, or photographs. Please submit information electronically by 7 Dec 2012 to ATTN: Dr. Dewey Harms via Michelle Raines at michelle.raines@patrick.af.mil or by mail to Michelle Raines, AFISRA/ A7KRB, 1030 South Highway A1A, MS 1000, Patrick AFB 32925. The anticipated start date is 1 October 2013. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. FA7022-13-R-0002 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
11/29/12, 4:30 PM Advanced Data Assimilation and Mesoscale and Transport & Dispersion (ADAMTD) Modeling
Added: Dec 03, 2013 9:11 am This is a synopsis for a competitive, Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) services acquisition as required by FAR Part 5.2. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL PROPOSALS UNTIL THE RFP IS POSTED TO THE WEBSITE. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Additionally, no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AF ISR Agency) has been tasked to solicit for, and award a contract for the Advanced Data Assimilation and Mesoscale and Transport & Dispersion (ADAMTD) Modeling acquisition. Specific tasks include: (1) The contractor shall research/survey new modeling capabilities (updates and enhancements) to the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model and other preferred mesoscale model(s), and determine if they are relevant to the AFTAC atmospheric modeling mission.(2) The contractor shall create or modify software to incorporate modifications and enhancements into the AFTAC modeling system(s).(3) The contractor shall research, develop, test, and evaluate atmospheric data assimilation methods (including 3- and 4- dimensional variational data assimilation techniques and others).(4) The contractor shall enhance AFTAC's ensemble mesoscale modeling system(s) by identifying and recommending the most appropriate model setup, physics parameterizations, and initial/boundary conditions perturbations that best characterize model uncertainties.(5) The contractor shall determine optimal usage of WRF's inline tracer capability for transport & dispersion modeling.(6) The contractor shall provide modeling capabilities to determine climatological opportunities for detection of given source(s).(7) The contractor shall provide support for the implementation of modifications/enhancements to AFTAC's operational modeling system(s).(8) The contractor shall provide a Program Manager responsible for the contractor's performance of work.SECURITY REQUIREMENT: Company must have a SECRET clearance within 12 months after contract award. Overarching security requirements will be specified in the DD Form 254, Department of Defense Security Classification attached to the contract.This acquisition will be conducted on an unrestricted basis. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services with a size standard of $14M. The RFP will be available electronically on this website only. Fax, telephone, written, or email requests for the solicitation package will not be honored. Contract award is anticipated for Apr 2014. An Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is contemplated with an ordering period of 96 months. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded using a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for Operation and Maintenance (O&M), a Cost Plus Fixed Fee CLIN for Research and Development (R&D) and, a cost reimbursement line item CLIN for travel. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award of a government contract. It is mandatory to obtain a DUNS number prior to registering in SAM by calling Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-234-3867. All responsible firms may submit a proposal (after issuance of the RFP) and shall be considered for contract award. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Firms responding must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, a Native American Firm, a HUB Zone firm, a Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern, a participant in the Very Small Business Pilot Program, or a Large Business based on the size standard above. The Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman is applicable. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, concerned parties may contact the AF ISR Agency ombudsman, Ms. Veronica Solis, A7K, 102 Hall Street, Ste 258, San Antonio TX 78243-7091, phone: 210-977-4504, fax: 210-977-6414, e-mail: veronica.solis@lackland.af.mil. FA7022-13-R-0002 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
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