NOAA NextGen 4-D Weather Data Cube

************************************************************ April 22, 2011 Update: The Government has decided to release a Draft RFP for this requirement. The draft is expected to be released by June 30, 2011 and will provide interested parties approximately 30 calendar days to submit comments in response to the draft. All submitted comments will be required to be categorized as: 1) Contract (including business, contract, and terms and conditions comments); and/or 2) Technical (including technical and specifications comments). In addition to the Draft RFP and opportunity for submission of comments; the Government will also provide all interested parties an opportunity to meet with the program and acquisition staff to discuss this requirement. Instructions and details for scheduling meetings with the Government for this purpose will be prescribed in the Draft RFP documentation. As a result of this Draft RFP release, the Government has revised the anticipated release of the official RFP to the first or second quarter of Fiscal Year 2012. The Government intends to compete this requirement on a full and open basis. The Government will not assume responsibility for, or pay any costs associated with, any pre-contract award activity by any party. ************************************************************