The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the development and enhancement of the National Navigation Operation & Management Performance Evaluation & Assessment System (NNOMPEAS) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This initiative aims to create a centralized system for analyzing waterborne transportation costs associated with deep-draft waterways. Key objectives include updating the NNOMPEAS database to reflect current vessel movement statistics and integrating improved methodologies for estimating vessel operating costs.
The contractor is expected to possess expertise in Oracle database environments, analytical modeling, and waterborne economics. Key tasks involve migrating the system to compatible Oracle versions, updating vessel movement databases, and establishing enhanced modeling for vessel operating costs. Additional enhancements will focus on data analysis functionalities and compliance with cybersecurity protocols.
Contractors must also ensure that their work aligns with federal regulations concerning sensitive data handling, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures. The overall effort is intended to improve operational efficiencies and support comprehensive evaluations for waterway projects, ultimately contributing to better economic analysis for navigation improvements across U.S. coastal systems. The work is expected to follow a structured timeline, with deliverables spread over approximately 395 days following contract approval.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through a Combined Synopsis Solicitation (W912HQ24R0013), is seeking proposals for enhancements to the National Navigation Operation & Management Performance Evaluation & Assessment System (NNOMPEAS). This procurement focuses on updating and improving existing technical functionalities to bolster data access, analysis, and reporting capacities used in waterborne commerce assessments. Key tasks include migrating database updates, enhancing vessel movement databases, improving processing code, and ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks. Proposals are due by September 13, 2024, with an award based on a firm fixed price contract. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability over price, requiring that offers include a detailed work plan and cost breakdown. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit their proposals electronically to designated contracting officers. This solicitation reflects the federal government’s ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance operational systems within military and civil projects, ensuring effective resource management.
The NNOMPEAS System Maintenance & Enhancements project focuses on the ongoing technical support, updates, and enhancements to the existing NNOMPEAS application, which aids in analyzing waterborne navigation data for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Key changes from the previous contract include migration to a cloud environment, enhanced data integration capabilities, and increased system performance through regular updates. The system utilizes Oracle 19.23 for database management and is planned to transition toward cloud services with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the preferred provider, ensuring compliance with Impact Level 4 (IL4) security requirements for sensitive data.
Ongoing support includes maintaining approximately 422 database tables and managing user access through evolving authentication methods, as well as adapting data intake formats as necessary. The project anticipates growth in data volume and complexity over the next few years, while focusing on improving performance and user experience by addressing current bottlenecks. Overall, the NNOMPEAS initiative represents a commitment to enhancing data management capabilities to support the analytical needs of USACE, demonstrating a continuous evolution towards adopting modern technologies for effective decision-making.