Q&A #5 Responses to WCOSS Final Solicitation 1305M4-19-R-NWWX001 for High Performance Computing Services

This document serves as the fifth round of questions and answers for the WCOSS Final Solicitation, specifically addressing inquiries submitted between August 15 and September 5, 2019. It aims to clarify and provide detailed responses related to the solicitation identified as 1305M4-19-R-NWWX001 for High Performance Computing Services. The document indicates that no further amendments to the solicitation are expected, though interested parties are encouraged to monitor the solicitation posting for any updates prior to the closing date of September 6, 2019, at 3:00 PM EST. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Commerce, NOAA office, with the primary place of performance in College Park, Maryland. It falls under the NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services. Key points of contact for this solicitation include Contracting Officer McKenzy Hunter and Contract Specialist Franklin Miles, both based in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Q&A responses are intended to assist potential contractors in preparing their proposals for this high-performance computing services contract.