IBSS was awarded a contract for the $3 Billion National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ProTech Weather Domain IDIQ Vehicle. Under this vehicle, IBSS will provide services to the National Weather Service (NWS) to aid in their mission to provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property, and enhancement of the national economy.
IBSS, together with their partners who are specialists in the industry, will deliver exceptional services and unique expertise in program management, engineering, and science. The team spans multiple sectors in providing weather-related scientific services, including nonprofits, academic consortiums, and commercial companies. Team IBSS brings together world leaders in cryosphere, the household name in geospatial visualization, international social science experts, deep hydrologic expertise, an academic leader in research collaborations and a widely recognized commercial sector company.
Sonya Velasco, IBSS Owner & Chief Executive Officer, had this to say about the award:
Team IBSS brings domain expertise from our exceptional partners including:
Carr Astronautics Corporation supports environmental satellites, including GOES-R and Meteosat, by offering Image Navigation and Registration (INR), scientific data processing, and archiving solutions.
Crockett Facilities Services, Inc. services 13M+ square feet of Federal, state, and commercial facilities in seven states and DC, ensuring efficiency, safety, comfort, and reliability.
Deltares USA is a leading water resources research institution with a long track record of transitioning newly developed research results into useful operations, including river forecasting for NWS.
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) develops GIS software and services, providing solution design, system architecture planning, database design and development, and application development and supporting 350,000+ organizations worldwide.
FedWriters is a professional writing, communication, and analysis company helping government clients develop technical reports, training materials, and regulatory and policy documents.
Hydros develops solutions to policy and technical issues facing government customers involved in ocean and coastal management.
Lynne Carbone and Associates (LCA) delivers strategic planning, organization assessments, change management, process reengineering, training, team development, executive coaching, and facilitation for government clients including NOAA.
National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) is a major international data repository and a respected authority on our planet’s cryosphere.
Narayan Strategy specializes in making the complex work of NOAA clear to its stakeholders, providing insights and outreach for policy issues ranging from satellite procurement and user engagement to radio frequency.
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International combines technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, ecology, engineering, information technology, and social science to design and implement integrated water resource management solutions.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is a consortium of 115+ colleges/universities focused on the Earth system sciences.
WeatherBell Analytics, LLC is a weather data and analytics company providing short- to long-range operational forecasting, numerical weather prediction modeling, weather data provision, and weather data visualization.
Together, Team IBSS will help NWS to build a weather-ready nation. As a trusted NOAA partner for 20 years, IBSS looks forward to continuing our ongoing service in advancing their mission.
About IBSS
Since 1992, IBSS has provided specialized cybersecurity, enterprise IT, environmental science and engineering, and professional and management consulting services to the Federal sector. Our clients include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). We are committed to serving our clients and employees by delivering service excellence, creating value through technology, and continually improving our skills, services, and processes. In addition, we maintain an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI certifications which allow us to optimize current industry best practices to enhance delivery outcomes for our clients and demonstrate our commitment to quality.
