Grantee name: deltares USA INC.grant number: G24AC00387PROJECT title: USGS non-competitive assistance FY 2024 - sacramento acquisition branchproject period: 10 01 2024 - 10 01 2025PROJECT title:…

Grantee name: deltares USA INC.grant number: G24AC00387PROJECT title: USGS non-competitive assistance FY 2024 - sacramento acquisition branchproject period: 10 01 2024 - 10 01 2025PROJECT title: advancing modeling capacity for the water enterprise.budget period: 10 01 2024 - 10 01 2025AWARD purpose the proposed research is part of a larger project aimed at developing an enterprise ecosystem of integrated and interoperable models and or model codes that, when linked through one or more model coupling frameworks, provide a flexible representation of water availability suitable for addressing WMA programmatic needs, broader modeling needs, and or external stakeholder, partner, and agency needs.activities to be PERFORMED1.provide a senior level software architect familiar with enterprise capacity software (modflow 6) development to aid with design, review ongoing development efforts, and provide mentorship to USGS and deltares team members.2.continue collaborative parallel developmenta.enhance the performance and functionality of parallel capabilities.b.implement windows distribution strategies for petsc solver.c.evaluate feasibility of parallelizing the IMS solver and implement, if feasible.3.collaborative development of one-dimensional richards equation formulation appropriate for large-scale regional applications.4.provide deltares staff to assist with maintenance and support of enterprise capacity software (modflow 6). Deliverables and expected outcomesdeltares will submit annual progress reports. The progress reports shall include the following information:i. Actual accomplishments during the reported year as related to stated objectives. II. The reasons why established goals may not have been met, if appropriate. III. Additional pertinent information including, when appropriate, analysis and explanation of cost overruns or high unit costs. IV. An outline of anticipated activities and adjustments to the program during the next budget period. V. Problems, delays, or adverse conditions which will materially impair the ability to meet the objective of the agreement. This disclosure must include a statement of the action taken, or contemplated, and any assistance needed to resolve the situation. VI. Favorable developments which enable meeting time schedules and objectives sooner or at less cost than anticipated or producing more or different beneficial results than originally planned. Intended beneficiary(IES)the USGS, deltares and the public.