This is a sole-source contract award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to Colorado State University (CSU) for upgrades to CSU's cloud model that specifically addresses Atmospheric Science for Renewable Energy (ASRE) needs. The award, valued at $129,381.00, is a firm fixed-price purchase order with a completion date of March 31, 2025. The contract has no set-aside designation. CSU, through its Sponsored Programs division, has significant prior experience providing research, technical assistance, and educational services to various federal agencies, including NOAA, NASA, NIH, and USDA. The sole-source justification is based on CSU's unique cloud modeling software, which NOAA requires to deliver on commitments to its ASRE program and improve forecasting of solar renewable energy harvesting in partly cloudy conditions.