Combined RFI/Sources Sought - NOAA Multi-Cloud Enterprise Data Infrastructure Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking industry input through a combined Request for Information and Sources Sought Notice to identify commercially available multi-cloud enterprise data infrastructure solutions that can support the accelerated migration of its weather, ocean, and space-based data systems to the cloud. The initiative aims to unlock the value of NOAA’s strategic data assets and enable large-scale artificial intelligence applications by establishing a scalable, governed, cloud-native data platform that bridges operational data generation with scientific analysis and ensures secure public access to NOAA data. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate capabilities in modern data architecture, including the use of MCP servers and virtualized AI-ready data formats, with a focus on delivering a prototype within six to twelve months that can later be operationalized under FISMA-High security requirements. The platform must support centralized science development, transition to operations workflows, and integration with existing NOAA systems while meeting stringent data governance and accessibility standards. Respondents must submit a concise capability statement of no more than three pages in Word or PDF format by the June 5, 2026 deadline to the designated contracting officer and specialist. Submissions are required to include company details, a single point of contact, a Unique Entity Identifier registered in SAM, and disclosure of any small business or socioeconomic certifications such as 8(a), SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB status. Firms must also disclose any existing GWACs or FSS contracts with associated master numbers, scopes, and ordering periods. All information provided is voluntary and non-binding, with respondents bearing all costs associated with their response. Proprietary information must be clearly labeled, and the government reserves the right to follow up directly with respondents for additional details. The NAICS code for this effort is 518210, and all performance will be centered in Silver Spring, Maryland. No formal solicitation or contract award is anticipated at this time.