D -- Information Technology Systems Support

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL), located in Boulder, Colorado has a requirement for staff support services for the applied meteorological research and development conducted by the FSL. FSL's primary mission is technology transfer from research and development to operational forecast entities in support of the NOAA Strategic Goal to provide "Advance Short-Term Warning and Forecast Services." The technology transfer includes meteorological modeling, forecast systems, and environmental observation networks. Additional research is conducted into programming for high performance computers, as well as other technologies. There are two major tasks requiring contract support services: 1) Information technology systems support for research and development activities; and 2) Operation of the NOAA Profiler Network and related observing technologies. Deliverables shall include weekly and monthly status and progress reports, a quality control plan including updates, administrative reports, and various operational reports. Most contractor personnel assigned to perform under this contract shall be located in the David Skaggs Research Center (DSRC), 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. For contractor personnel performing FSL tasks at the DSRC site, the Government will provide working space, furniture, office supplies, and telephones. Personnel will be provided with access to appropriate computer hardware and software resources needed in the performance of this contract. Technical and management factors include Staffing Plan, Management and Financial Approach, Relevant Experience and Performance, and Technical Approach. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria and cost to determine the offer that represents the best value to the Government. This requirement is proposed as a cost-plus-fixed-fee, performance-based type contract with a base period and four 12-month option periods. THIS ACQUISITION IS LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A) FIRMS ONLY. The NAICS code for this requirement is 541513. The Small Business Administration (SBA) will determine eligibility when the successful offeror has been established by the Government.