Global Modeling & Assimilation Support (GLOMAS) Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to procure support for the Global Modeling & Assimilation Support (GLOMAS) project, with a focus on enhancing modeling and assimilation capabilities. This procurement is crucial for advancing NASA's research and operational capabilities in global climate modeling and data assimilation. A Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be released on August 30th, followed by an industry day around October 1st, with the final RFP anticipated on November 1st. Interested parties can reach out to James Kim at james.h.kim@nasa.gov for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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