Second (2nd) Q&A Posting for WCOSS Final Solicitation

This document represents the second posting of Questions and Answers related to the final solicitation for the Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputer System (WCOSS), identified by solicitation number RFP1305M4-19-R-NWWX001. The posting addresses inquiries received up to July 22, 2019, with additional questions still under review to be answered in subsequent updates. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor the final solicitation, referenced separately, for forthcoming amendments incorporating responses and revisions emerging from the Q&A process. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with the primary office located in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the place of performance designated as College Park, Maryland. Points of contact include the Contracting Officer, McKenzy Hunter, and Contract Specialist, Franklin Miles, who can be reached via email or phone for further information. The contract falls within the NAICS code 541512, which pertains to computer systems design services. This Q&A posting ensures transparency and clarity in the solicitation process for this critical supercomputing system supporting weather and climate operations.