Interoperability and Unified Forecast System (UFS) Integration

The contract seeks to integrate advanced ocean models into NOAA’s Unified Forecast System to support coupled atmosphere-ocean-wave forecasting, ensuring seamless interoperability through standardized interfaces. This effort aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of operational forecasts by unifying previously siloed components of the prediction system, allowing for better representation of interactions between atmospheric, oceanic, and wave dynamics. The integration must adhere to rigorous technical specifications to ensure compatibility with existing UFS infrastructure and enable future scalability across NOAA’s forecasting portfolio. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541511, relating to custom computer programming services, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026. It is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce, with no set-aside requirements specified. The performance location and point of contact details are not provided, but the work is expected to support NOAA’s broader mission of improving weather and climate prediction capabilities. Prospective bidders must demonstrate expertise in high-performance computing, numerical modeling, and system integration to successfully meet the technical objectives.