Hydrologic Modeling Software

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisitions Division-Kansas City office intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Deltares USA for the purchase of Sobek Flow 1-Dimensional Open Water and 2-Dimensional Overland hydrologic modeling software. This software has 1-Dimensional and 2-Dimensional simulation capabilities for use in modeling complex river systems. Market research was conducted on December 7, 2010. Deltares USA is the only known vendor for Sobek software. The National Weather Service National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC) has been tasked with prototyping new tools for use in the visualization of flood impacts through flood mapping. This includes mapping flood impacts in the typical river floodplains, but also in coastal zones and estuaries where the oceans have an influence. To meet the objectives, the NOHRSC requires hydrologic 1-Dimensional/2-Dimensional modeling software capable of simulating the complex river systems. Over recent years, the National Weather Service conducted several studies to evaluate the available capabilities of both open-source and commercial hydrologic models and now need to further explore the capabilities of these models. The National Weather Service previously purchased one license of Sobek Flow 1-Dimensional Open Water and 2-Dimensional Overland hydrologic modeling software and requires a second license for further research. The 1-Dimensional and 2-Dimensional hydrologic modeling software specifications requirements are as follows: 1. 1-Dimensional River (Open Water) flow with unlimited computational nodes 2. 2-Dimensional Overland flow with unlimited flexible mesh 3. Support for levees, dams, weirs and other typical river structures 4. Support for flood mapping 5. Capability to interface with 3-Dimensional models, i.e., costal and estuary models 6. Model adapter for the Deltares Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) 7. Support and updates for one year from date of purchase This sources sought notice is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the Sobek 1-Dimensional and 2-Dimensional hydrologic modeling software may submit substantiating documentation in writing within ten days of this notice. Responses can be faxed to Shelley Smith at (816) 274-6993 or sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. DOC, Eastern Region Acquisitions Division-Kansas City requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made to a company not registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register, all contractors must have a Dun and Bradstreet number. A Dun and Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (800)333-0505.