A2.01.JA.SoleSource_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the award of a sole source contract for the operational system development of improved representation of Atmospheric Rivers in Navy numerical weather prediction and data assimilation systems. The contract, N0001424C2217, was awarded to an unknown vendor for an unknown amount on September 16, 2024 by the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research. The J&A provides the rationale for the sole source justification, citing the unique capabilities of the incumbent contractor to meet the Navy's requirements. The document outlines the technical objectives and performance requirements for the system development effort, as well as the expected benefits to the Navy's weather forecasting capabilities.