Synopsis-7-19-18.docx

This notice is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.207 and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). RFQ number 1305M2-18-Q-NWWY0041 is assigned for tracking purposes only. This is a notice of the Government’s intent to award (1) contract with Firm-Fixed Price and Time-and-Material contract line item numbers (CLINS) to Deltares-USA, 8601 Georgia Ave #508, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on a sole source basis for the purchase of the Delft-Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) software infrastructure upon which to run the Community Hydrologic Prediction System (CHPS).

The Deltares-USA Delft-FEWS is a commercial item in accordance with FAR 2.101 and is used as the software infrastructure for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NEWS) CHPS. CHPS is used operationally to perform NWS hydrologic forecasting operations at all thirteen (13) NWS River Forecast Centers (RFCs).

Specifically, the NWS requires software that is supportable, modern, expandable, and has the ability to compile and run on the latest operating system. Associated service requirements will provide support such as tier-3 technical support that includes the ability to trouble shoot and develop work arounds to any given problem, regular (annual) stable builds and enhancements of the Delft-FEWS software including updated documentation, testing and implementation support, 365-day operations and maintenance (O&M) support, e.g., troubleshooting, and software patches, and technical consulting related to the Delft-FEWS software including analyses, guidance, recommendations and training. Lastly, NWS requires that the software be fully transferable, i.e. one which allows non-NWS partner agencies to use NWS hydrologic model configurations (workflows) on non-NWS systems.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511-Custom Computer Programming Services with a size standard of $27.5 million. The full period of Performance including all option years is September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2023 This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.501(a) – Sole Source Including Brand Name Acquisition, under the authority of 41 U.S.C 1901. However, if any other responsible sources believe that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. To obtain a copy of the solicitation or to submit a quote, contact the Contract Specialist Ryan.Doughan@noaa.gov.