Translating NWS text products into non-English Languages using Machine Learning models

**THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE**

**THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION**

Sources Sought Notice for Request for Information (RFI) No NWWH0000-22 00017

Responses to this RFI may be used to formulate final requirements and/or to identify qualified vendors capable of meeting those requirements.  The description/information in the attached document outlines preliminary requirements envisioned.  The information gathered may be used to formulate acquisition strategies for competitive solicitations.  The purpose of this RFI is to allow interested vendors the opportunity to identify themselves with regard to interest and technical capability. 

DISCLAIMER:

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.  Responses are for informational purposes only.  All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.  Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice.

If, after reviewing this document, you desire to participate in this market research request for information, you should reply via email with the corresponding responses to the questions and any capabilities statement to timothy.wampler@noaa.gov and carrie.l.perry@noaa.gov no later than 12:00 pm Tuesday, January 04, 2022.  All submissions shall be sent via e-mail. The electronic format for responses may be in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) or compatible with Microsoft Office suite of software and be no more than 20 pages.

The proposed acquisition classified under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services (Size Standard of $30 Million).