Request for Information NOAA Intra-Frame Velocity Model (IFVM) Scoping Study
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOAA INTRA-FRAME VELOCITY MODEL (IFVM) SCOPING STUDY
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is conducting market research to identify sources and alternatives for Intra-Frame Velocity Models (IFVMs). When combined with plate motion models, the IFVMs should describe all or almost all of the motion of points on the Earth's surface over time. This would facilitate comparisons of coordinates of the same point at different observation times.
The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to elicit feedback from the industry to identify alternative solutions that address NGS operational and budgetary requirements and inform interested parties of the planned acquisition.
DISCLAIMER
THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Whatever information is provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process for NGS IFVM capability. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
This RFI is a request for interested parties to describe their technical capabilities and demonstrated tools, processes, and service capabilities. All interested contractors are requested to provide written response to the requirements in the attached document. A response to this RFI is necessary in order to assist NGS in determining the alternatives for this project, potential levels of interest, adequacy of competition, market maturity, and technical capabilities within the business community to provide the required capabilities.
Please see attached document and submit responses by 11:00 AM EDT on March 30, 2018.
Nicole Frie, Phone 757-441-6447, Fax 757-664-3639, Email Nicole.Frie@noaa.gov
