High-Performance Computing (HPC) Infrastructure for Ocean Modeling

The contract seeks to establish and manage scalable high-performance computing resources dedicated to running high-resolution, 6-hourly ocean model forecasts using frameworks such as COAWST or UFS. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing the computational infrastructure necessary to sustain continuous, operational forecasting workflows with sufficient capacity to handle large datasets, complex simulations, and rapid turnaround times required for meteorological and oceanographic research and prediction. This includes configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the HPC environment to ensure reliability, performance, and efficient resource utilization under demanding computational loads. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 518210, indicating a focus on data processing, hosting, and related services, and is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026. While specific location details for performance or contact information are not provided, the work is expected to support federal operational forecasting missions, requiring strict adherence to technical specifications, data integrity standards, and system uptime requirements critical to timely and accurate ocean condition predictions.