NESDIS Community Day: Overview and Update on the NESDIS Commercial Data Program General Request for Information (G-RFI)
ID: NOAA-CDP-COMMUNITY-DAY-2024Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT AS A SERVICE (DF10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cdc21a9213a94591874667a3d230a1f1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting a virtual NESDIS Community Day on September 26, 2024, to provide an overview and update on the Commercial Data Program (CDP) and the outcomes of the General Request for Information (G-RFI) released in December 2023. This event aims to engage the community by discussing the G-RFI process, methodologies, technology considerations, and how these align with NOAA's mission needs, as well as future objectives including operational data purchases and pilot projects to enhance NOAA’s observational capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to register for the event and submit questions in advance to foster collaboration and communication, with contact available through Suzanna Espinoza at Suzanna.Espinoza@noaa.gov or Cherron Bennett-Pettus at cherron.bennett-pettus@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Suzanna Espinoza
    (301) 628-1343
    Suzanna.Espinoza@noaa.gov
    Cherron Bennett-Pettus
    (301) 628-1386
    cherron.bennett-pettus@noaa.gov
    Files
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    FINAL CDP Community Day Announcement.docx
    The NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) will host a virtual Community Day on September 26, 2024, to discuss the status of its Commercial Data Program (CDP) and the findings from the General Request for Information (G-RFI) released in December 2023. The event aims to inform participants about the G-RFI process, outcomes, and future plans for the CDP, which includes updates on operational data purchases and pilot projects aligned with NOAA’s observational needs. Attendees are encouraged to register and submit questions via email before the event. The session emphasizes community engagement and collaboration as critical elements in advancing the CDP and fulfilling NOAA's mission to improve environmental data acquisition and utilization.
    FINAL CDP Community Day Announcement v1.docx
    The NESDIS Community Day is an upcoming online event scheduled for September 26, 2024, organized by NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, specifically the Office of Systems Architecture and Engineering. The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of the Commercial Data Program (CDP) and discuss the outcomes of a General Request for Information (G-RFI) released in December 2023. Presenters will share updates on the G-RFI process, methodologies, technology considerations, and how these align with NOAA's mission needs. Additionally, future objectives and plans of the CDP will be discussed, including operational data purchases and pilot projects aimed at enhancing NOAA’s observational capacity. The event will encourage community engagement, with opportunities for attendees to submit questions in advance and during the session, emphasizing the importance of clear communication while safeguarding sensitive information. The event aims to foster collaboration and share vital insights regarding NOAA's data initiatives.
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