SW-121732 - USA (Nebraska) - RFI for Numerical Weather Prediction Model Verification and Development Software - Deadline November 12,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide numerical weather prediction model verification and development software.– Provide expert research, development, and systems engineering support– Develop, enhance, and sustain the Model for Prediction Across Scales framework.– METplus Suite: – This includes integrating, sustaining, and enhancing all code for the core statistical tools (MET), Python automation scripts, and analysis tools.– Model for Prediction Across Scales: – This includes enhancing core capabilities such as the regional Data Assimilation (DA) and the implementation of a variable–resolution mesh.– Core Data Assimilation and Numerical Weather Prediction: – This scope includes the development of pre–operational end–to–end (N2N) reference systems, the transition toward rapid–refresh and continuous data assimilation (DA) cycling, and the implementation of variable–resolution meshes (horizontal and vertical) to support global and high–resolution regional mission requirement.– Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) IntegrationTo improve the speed, scalability, and quality of forecasting workflows, the Contractor shall research, develop, and evaluate AI/ML capabilities.– Security Risk Management– Logging and MonitoringThe Contractor shall ensure that security–relevant events are logged and auditable, including detected attacks, failed login attempts, and unauthorized access attempt