Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) Request for Information
ID: 142083-25-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/730f4e3afa544bd097f61c8b9d7b40da/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) modernization project. The RFI aims to gather insights on tools, techniques, and best practices for developing and maintaining a cloud-based operational environment to enhance AWIPS functionalities, which are critical for weather forecasting and warnings. This initiative is part of NOAA's commitment to modernizing its operational capabilities to improve public safety and emergency management through innovative technology solutions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by October 30, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Melissa Ross at melissa.ross@noaa.gov or Timothy Wampler at timothy.wampler@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Timothy Wampler
    timothy.wampler@noaa.gov
    PERRY, CARRIE
    (757) 441-6573
    CARRIE.L.PERRY@NOAA.GOV
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    142083-25-0001 - AWIPS RFI Questions.pdf
    The Department of Commerce's NOAA is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) to explore tools and practices for developing and maintaining a cloud-based operational environment for the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS relies on the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) for weather forecasting and warnings, which is being migrated to a cloud-based platform. The contract envisioned will enhance AWIPS functionalities, ensuring effective security, operations maintenance, user training, software development, data management, and help desk support. Key objectives include ensuring compliance with IT security policies, providing reliable system maintenance, and facilitating smooth contract transitions. The RFI requests industry feedback on contract structures, Agile development methodologies, operations and maintenance strategies, and IT security practices specifically related to cloud-based environments. Interested organizations are invited to attend an industry day for further discussion. This initiative emphasizes the government’s commitment to modernizing its operational capabilities to better serve public safety and emergency management needs through innovative technology solutions.
    Industry Questions and NOAA Response.pdf
    The document addresses a Request for Information (RFI) from NOAA regarding the AWIPS modernization project, specifically focusing on a forthcoming contract for cloud migration and support. It outlines several industry questions and NOAA's responses, revealing that key details such as current contract amounts, resource availability, and public cloud preferences remain uncertain, as the IT approach and requirements are evolving. The responses indicate a commitment to considering input from various software vendors to enhance AWIPS operations, enforce security standards, and ensure compliance with standards like FISMA and FedRAMP. The RFI process aims to inform the government’s approach to acquiring a follow-on IT system that will integrate into a cloud environment, facilitating agile development practices and improving operational efficiency. The document highlights the need for a user-friendly structure that accommodates approximately 3,500 active accounts across numerous national locations while transitioning to cloud services. An essential aspect is the government’s intention to conduct multiple prototypes and training in preparation for a more robust operational capability ahead of the final contract award planned for August 2027, though uncertain timelines exist for the release of a draft RFP and possible industry engagement.
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