Research and Development (R&D) of the U.S. Navy’s NEPTUNE Capability
ID: N0017324QCM02Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking to enter into a sole source contract with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) for the Research and Development (R&D) of the Navy’s Next-Generation Environmental Prediction system, known as NEPTUNE. The contract aims to enhance NEPTUNE's capabilities through software development, data assimilation, and training, focusing on projects such as the NEPTUNE dynamic core and high-altitude forecasting. This initiative is critical for advancing the Navy's meteorological capabilities, which are essential for effective fleet operations. Interested firms may submit their capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Connor Murphy, at connor.j.murphy14.civ@us.navy.mil, within 15 days of this announcement, as a solicitation will not be posted.

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    Connor Murphy
    connor.j.murphy14.civ@us.navy.mil
    Sonya Diaz De Leon
    sonya.a.diazdeleon.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Statement of Work (SOW) for a contract aimed at Research and Development (R&D) of the U.S. Navy’s NEPTUNE numerical weather prediction system. The objective is to enhance the NEPTUNE system’s capabilities through contractor support in software development, data assimilation, and training. Key projects listed include the NEPTUNE dynamic core, high-altitude forecasting, and various data assimilation practices. The contractor's tasks are extensive and involve updating the system infrastructure, developing advanced data assimilation capabilities using JEDI, and enhancing verification and validation tools with METplus. It is expected that the contractor will maintain and evaluate the physics modeling, perform system testing, and optimize the NEPTUNE system for high-performance computing environments. The work will be conducted at NRL's facility in Monterey, CA, over a five-year ordering period and is set to remain unclassified. The contract emphasizes the importance of specialized skills and the collaborative efforts needed to advance the Navy’s meteorological capabilities crucial for effective fleet operations. Through comprehensive training initiatives, the contractor will help soldiers effectively use NEPTUNE, ensuring practical application in naval operations.
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