SAM #N0017326RBZ07

Naval Research Laboratory Meteorology R&D Support IDIQ

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Marine Meteorology Division is seeking contractor support for advanced meteorology research and development under a five-year IDIQ contract. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) - Marine Meteorology Division (MMD), Code 0000 - Services Requested: - Research and development for numerical weather prediction (NWP) models - Global and mesoscale model maintenance (NAVGEM, NEPTUNE, COAMPS) - Data assimilation and operational transition support - Development and integration of AI/ML and quantum computing applications - Tactical meteorological product development - Software development, maintenance, and documentation - Monthly financial and progress reporting, final reports - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must have developmental experience in advanced NWP, AI/ML, and quantum computing - No physical products or hardware; focus is on software, research, and operational support - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the work is research and software-focused - Period of Performance: - Five-year ordering period under an IDIQ contract

Description

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The U.S. Department of Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division intends to enter into a sole source cost plus fixed-fee contract with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for the continuation of support for Numerical Weather Prediction R&D.

This notice is being posted to meet the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2 and DFARS 206.302-1. A solicitation will not be posted; however, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contract Specialist within 15 days of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to provide developmental experience. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal, which shall be considered. However, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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