Open Science Work Flow Transformation and Training in Support of NOAA/NMFS
ID: 143011-24-0040Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f0f4b07ed3e4a4a8ff1c70ce23a24c2/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking possible sources to implement the Open Science Work Flow Transformation and Training project for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Science and Technology (OST). This project aims to provide professional services in order to transform and train in the area of open science work flow. For more information, refer to the attached notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hannah Montoya
    hannah.montoya@noaa.gov
    Monica Cowdrey
    monica.cowdrey@noaa.gov
    Files
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    NOAA NMFS Open Science Sources Sought.pdf
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