Q&A #4 Responses to WCOSS Final Solicitation 1305M4-19-R-NWWX001 for High Performance Computing Services

This document represents the fourth set of questions and answers related to the WCOSS Final Solicitation 1305M4-19-R-NWWX001, which pertains to the procurement of High Performance Computing Services. It addresses all inquiries submitted between August 8 and August 14, 2019, providing detailed responses to potential offerors. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Commerce, specifically the NOAA office based in Silver Spring, Maryland, with the work to be performed in College Park, Maryland. Interested parties are advised to monitor the solicitation postings for forthcoming amendments that will formally incorporate any updates or revisions resulting from these Q&A exchanges. Key contacts for this procurement include the Contracting Officer, McKenzy Hunter, and Contract Specialist, Franklin Miles, who are responsible for communication and clarification throughout the solicitation process. The contract falls under NAICS Code 541512, indicating a focus on computer systems design services. This posting serves as a critical component in the overall solicitation process to ensure clarity and transparency for vendors responding to this high-performance computing service requirement.