Attachment_03_-_RFI_Tracker_-_C___Programmer_08_17_2026_0001.xlsx
XLSX spreadsheet 70 KB Posted
- Attached to
- Senior C++ programmer to modify the COMPASS model Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1305M326Q0368
About this file
This is an RFI Tracker document containing 22 Requests for Information submitted in response to RFQ 143041-26-0066 for a Senior C++ Programmer position to modify the COMPASS model for fish ecological predictions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The RFIs were received between August 9-11, 2026, with responses provided by August 12-13, 2026, and distributed to contractors on August 17, 2026.
Key contract parameters clarified through the RFI process include: the Government estimates 225-275 hours of work annually on a firm-fixed-price basis, with contractors expected to estimate total time required to complete the full scope; work can be performed remotely with access to NOAA systems provided, though in-person arrangements are available in Seattle, Washington at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center; SAM registration must be active at time of quote submission; a Government laptop will be provided; necessary software will be furnished or reimbursed; and partial monthly invoicing is acceptable as deliverables are completed and accepted. The position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science with 10+ years of applied programming experience and C++ proficiency, though equivalent experience in other fields may be considered depending on relevance. Key qualifications can be demonstrated through completed project samples in various formats including video, accompanied by written descriptions. Additional clarifications address remote work authorization, quote submission procedures (via email to charles.kendall@noaa.gov and grace.lapierre@noaa.gov), treatment of the previous incumbent as a new requirement, no travel requirements, security clearance completion prior to work start, and the ability to propose multiple candidates with the intention that one best candidate will be selected for the single-person role.
View the file
Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_1305M326Q0368_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_1305M326Q0368.pdf | ||
| Attachment_01_-_Statement_of_Work_08_06_2026.pdf | ||
| Attachment_02_-_Past_Performance_Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document |
On GovTribe
Work with this file on GovTribe
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Sheet1
| Requests For Information (RFIs) | ||||||
| Project Title: C++ Programmer | ||||||
| RFQ/RFP Number: 143041-26-0066 | ||||||
| RFI # | Date Recv'd | RFI | Date Sent to Client | Client/SME Response | Response Date | Date sent to Ktrs |
| 1 | 08/09/26 | What level of effort (approximate annual hours or FTE percentage) does the Government anticipate for the base year tasks described in Attachment 01? | 08/12/26 | Please estimate the time required to complete all tasks as required per the SON and quote accordingly (completion of scope). *The Government estimates it will take between 225 - 275 hour annually, dependent upon the programmer's level of experience and skillset. | 8/13/26 | 8/17/2026 |
| 2 | 08/09/26 | Is remote performance authorized, with access to NOAA systems as described in the Statement of Work, or is on-site presence in Seattle required? Will a combination of remote and on-site be used? | 08/12/26 | Work can be completed remotely. In person can be arranged should the contractor be located in Seattle. Access to NOAA systems will be provided in both cases. | 8/13/26 | 8/17/2026 |
| 3 | 08/09/26 | How should quotes be submitted - by email to this office, or by another method and are there any file format requirements? | 08/12/26 | Per the solicitation instructions, quotes should be submitted via email to BOTH charles.kendall@noaa.gov and grace.lapierre@noaa.gov. Please include both emails on the submission. There are no file format requirements beyond what is outlined in clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 of the solicitation. | 08/13/2026 | 8/17/2026 |
| 4 | 08/10/26 | If all work is to be done onsite, what is the location address at which the work must be done? | 08/12/26 | Onsite location would be in Seattle, WA, at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center | 08/13/2026 | 8/17/2026 |
| 5 | 08/10/26 | In the solicitation attached statement of work in the Key Qualifications section it is stated that examples of completed projects using C++ can be used to demonstrate proficiency. My question is WHAT methods are best to present such samples? Is video format acceptable for highly detailed projects where functionality cannot easily be showcased in writing or images? | 8/12/26 | We are open to a range of methods, including video format. For each method, a written desription is helpful. | 08/13/2026 | 8/17/2026 |
| 6 | 8/10/26 | Is the incumbent eligible to compete under this small-business set-aside? | 08/12/26 | There was a previously contracted programmer, but the requirement has been redefined and should be treated as a new requirement. | 08/13/2026 | 8/17/2026 |
| 7 | 08/10/26 | Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past. | 08/12/26 | Not relevant to this acquisition. | 08/13/2026 | 8/17/2026 |
| 8 | 08/10/26 | Under the applicable provision as incorporated in this solicitation, is an active SAM registration required at the time of quotation submission, or is registration required by the time of award? If the former, would the Government consider a quotation submitted with registration in final processing? | 08/12/26 | Due to the timeline, if a SAM registration is not active by the time quotes are due, we will not be able to award to that business regardless of other factors. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 9 | 08/11/26 | This appears to be a firm fixed price contract. Would you like bidders to propose a cost based on the project duration and an assumed number of hours, or would you like bidders to provide a fixed-price cost to complete the scope? | 08/12/26 | The contract is to be awarded as firm-fixed price. Please estimate the time required to complete all tasks as required per the SON and quote accordingly (completion of scope). *The Government estimates it will take between 225 - 275 hour annually, dependent upon the programmer's level of experience and skillset. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 10 | 08/11/26 | Do you expect any onsite support? And if so, how much? | 08/12/26 | Work can be completed remotely. In person can be arranged should the contractor be located in Seattle. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 11 | 08/11/26 | The Statement of Work notes flexibility in "the proportion of time spent across tasks each month," and the CLIN schedule does not specify hours, quantity, or FTE percentage. Can the Government provide an estimated level of effort (e.g., hours per week or total annual hours) to support pricing of the Firm-Fixed-Price deliverables? | 08/12/26 | The contract is to be awarded as firm-fixed price. Please estimate the time required to complete all tasks as required per the SON and quote accordingly (completion of scope). *The Government estimates it will take between 225 - 275 hour annually, dependent upon the programmer's level of experience and skillset. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 12 | 08/11/26 | Does this position require any travel (e.g., to Columbia River field sites, other NOAA facilities, or project meetings), and if so, at what anticipated frequency? | 08/12/26 | No travel required. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 13 | 08/11/26 | The SOW references the Qt 6 development environment and Boost. Are any commercial software licenses (e.g., a paid Qt license tier) required to be procured by the Contractor, or are all development tools open-source/Government-furnished? | 08/12/26 | Necessary software that the contractor does not already possess will be provided or reimbursed | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 14 | 08/11/26 | Will NOAA furnish a Government laptop/workstation for accessing internal systems and repositories, or is the Contractor expected to use Contractor-owned equipment (subject to any DOC security requirements)? | 08/12/26 | Yes laptop will be provided | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 15 | 08/11/26 | Invoicing. The Statement of Work identifies tasks as separate billable deliverables. Please confirm that the contractor may invoice through IPP for deliverables as they are completed and accepted during each period of performance (e.g., monthly), rather than in a single annual invoice per CLIN. | 08/12/26 | Yes, partial invoices are acceptable | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 16 | 08/11/26 | Key personnel qualifications. The Statement of Work lists as required "a degree in a computer science field, 10+ years of applied programming experience, and proficiency in C++." Will the Government consider key personnel who hold a bachelor's degree in another field, combined with more than ten years of documented professional software engineering experience and demonstrated C++ proficiency on completed projects, as meeting this requirement? | 08/12/26 | That would depend on the field of study that the degree is in and what the relevant programming experience is | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 17 | 08/11/26 | CAR 1352.237-71 requires National Agency Check and Inquiries processing for Low Risk IT service contracts. Given a period of performance beginning October 1, 2026, may contractor personnel begin performance upon favorable fingerprint results while the NACI is pending, or must adjudication be complete before work starts? | 08/12/26 | New contractors need to complete security screening protocols prior to work. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 18 | 08/11/26 | FAR 52.212-1 permits a quoter to affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance. Please confirm that submitting that affirmative statement, without any Attachment 02 questionnaires, is a compliant past performance submission and will be evaluated as Neutral in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. | 08/12/26 | Yes, no past performance is considered neutral. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 19 | 08/11/26 | Attachment 01 identifies a single senior C++ programmer. May an offeror propose more than one individual against the requirement, or does the Government anticipate award based on one named key person? | 08/12/26 | More than one name and resume can be proposed with the intention that a single best candidate will be selected. The work is intended for a single person. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 20 | 08/11/26 | In SOL box 17 there are sub-boxes for CODE and FACILITY CODE. I'm not sure what to put here. Can you provide some guidance? | 08/12/26 | There is no need to fill out the code and facility code in the solicitation but please ensure the business UEI is provided among the submitted documents. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 21 | 08/11/26 | It appears that I did not fill out the SAM certification for small business. It looks as though I can certify that directly in the SOL using the various check boxes in the document. Is that acceptable to you, or do I need to update my entity in SAM? | 08/12/26 | SAM needs to be updated. | 08/13/26 | 08/17/26 |
| 22 | ||||||
| 23 | ||||||
| 24 | ||||||
| 25 | ||||||
| 26 | ||||||
| 27 | ||||||
| 28 | ||||||
| 29 | ||||||
| 30 | ||||||
| 31 | ||||||
| 32 | ||||||
| 33 | ||||||
| 34 | ||||||
| 35 |
Sheet2
Sheet3
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .