Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Contracts

The Department of Commerce is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement to fund high-priority projects that advance science and technology for the National Weather Service and the broader weather enterprise. Open for at least two years, this solicitation invites proposals from industry, academia, and weather enterprise partners to address pressing research challenges. The primary focus areas include improving planetary modeling, transitioning research into operational applications, and integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. This forecast, categorized under NAICS code 541715, aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application to enhance weather forecasting and environmental monitoring. Interested parties can coordinate with the designated point of contact, Segayle C. Thompson, or the DOC OSDBU for small business inquiries. The initiative represents a strategic effort to modernize the state of science through collaborative innovation and the adoption of advanced computational tools.