Numerical Weather Prediction R&D

Added: Mar 16, 2018 6:15 pm

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a solicitation for "Numerical Weather Prediction Research and Development".  The scope of the contract involves research and development in the following areas: classified and unclassified global and mesoscale modeling, data assimilation and satellite data and imagery; modeling and simulation and warfighter applications research efforts; transitions to operational customers; and maintenance. This requirement covers work up to the Secret/NATO Secret level.

It is anticipated that an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type contract will be awarded with an ordering period of five (5) years. Task orders are expected to be issued as cost-plus-fixed-fee.  Award(s) will be made based on best value to the Government through the tradeoff source selection process.

This procurement will be conducted through the use of Full and Open (F&O) competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541715, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees.

All responsible offerors may submit an offer. To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.  Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov .  It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available at Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at www.fbo.gov  by end of March/early April 2018.  Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation may be accessed electronically only via the FedBizOpps website. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking the FedBizOpps website for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued.  Proposals will be due 30 days after the solicitation is issued.

Location:
The exact location of performance will be determined at the task order level; however, the Government anticipates that work will be performed at one or more of the following locations: 

The Naval Research Laboratory in Monterey, CA

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