SS Draft - Attachment 1 - Draft STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES - Software Development and Technical Support
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Department of Commerce
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Office of Oceanic & Atmospheric Research
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and
Office of the Chief Information Officer
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INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY
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STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
High Performance Computing
Software Development and Technical Services
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AUGUST 2026
DRAFT DOCUMENT
GFDL SDTS IDIQ SOLICITATION | STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)
1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) is a Federal research laboratory within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), a line office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). GFDL conducts advanced scientific research to improve the understanding of physical, chemical, and biological processes governing the Earth system. To achieve this, GFDL relies on state-of-the-art computational models, high-performance computing (HPC), and highly specialized systems engineering support services.
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To maximize technical efficiency, reduce administrative overhead, and establish a highly stable and responsive technical operations framework, the Government consolidated its requirements into a unified, four-objective procurement structure. This strategy optimizes operational agility by grouping related IT, supercomputing, facilities, and business support disciplines into cohesive management zones under a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
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1.1 Purpose and Scope
The objective of this acquisition is to procure scientific software engineering, Information Technology (IT) system administration and operations, cybersecurity, and administrative and facilities management services to sustain and advance the strategic missions of the GFDL and the NOAA. The designated Contractor shall execute these requirements within an integrated, highly collaborative workforce structure, maintaining close coordination with Federal research scientists, university researchers and students, technical personnel, contractor staff, and industry stakeholders. Furthermore, the Contractor shall furnish all management, technical supervision, qualified personnel, materials, and operational resources required to fulfill the specific performance objectives mandated in each Task Order.
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The scope of this Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract encompasses High-Performance Computing (HPC) software engineering, scientific modeling integration, data
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Other documents in this bid
- SS Draft - Attachment 2 - Draft PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - OBJECTIVE 1 Adaptive Earth System Model Development
- SS Draft - Attachment 3 - Draft PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - OBJECTIVE 2 Standardized Secure Endpoints
- SS Draft - Attachment 4 - Draft PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - OBJECTIVE 3 HPC Support Network Security
- SS Draft - Attachment 5 - Draft PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - OBJECTIVE 4 Facilities Management Maintenance Project Management and Ancillary Repairs and Alteration Services
- SS Draft - Attachment 6 - Draft Exhibit A - NOAA GFDL Computing and Data Storage Resources
- SS Draft - Attachment 7 - Draft Statement of Objectives QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN
- SS Draft - Attachment 8 - Resource Only - Current Organization 2026 positions