NOAA Cloud Acquisition (NCloud)
ID: 30423Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related ServicesT (5415)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/92d989e8607c495a9d4a985521e7eb14/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking cloud services to support its Cloud Strategy through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to establish a multi-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, requiring cloud service providers (CSPs) to demonstrate capabilities in multi-cloud environments, extensive infrastructure, advanced security measures, and compliance with federal standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing NOAA's mission by leveraging advanced cloud technologies to provide resilient services and support scientific research and data collaboration. Interested vendors must respond by October 30, 2024, providing their qualifications and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and can contact Eric Olmstead or Meredith Eaton for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eric Olmstead
    eric.olmstead@noaa.gov
    Meredith Eaton
    meredith.eaton@noaa.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice_NCPO NCloud (v.5.0).docx.pdf
    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issues a Sources Sought Notice for cloud services to support its Cloud Strategy. This notice gathers information for potential cloud service providers (CSPs) capable of adhering to NOAA's stringent requirements, including multi-cloud capabilities, extensive infrastructure presence in the U.S., and advanced security measures. Key capabilities sought include extensive data center and network capacity, a comprehensive service portfolio, scalability, elasticity, and robust security and compliance with federal standards. NOAA aims to create a multi-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. Responsive submissions must include company details, qualifications under small business categories, and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). While this notice is for market research rather than a solicitation, it emphasizes the importance of security and data sovereignty for operational continuity. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond by October 30, 2024, highlighting their capabilities aligned with NOAA's mission.
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