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In this process, 2 contracts were awarded to Lockheed-Martin and Raytheon to develop conceptual designs, cost estimates, and viability narratives for IOOS. The designs recommend a service-oriented architecture and common infrastructure services, aiming to advance to a preliminary design and implement initial DMAC infrastructure. Participants include Federal, Ocean US, and NFRA representatives.
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IOOS RFQ Process • 2 contracts let to: • Develop a conceptual design for IOOS • Develop a Life Cycle Cost Estimate • Develop a viability narrative • Time frame very short – 6 months • Lockheed-Martin and Raytheon won the contracts • Both reviewed existing documentation and sought external input
IOOS Conceptual Designs Two independent designs, cost estimates and viability narrative were delivered August 31 and September 1, 2006 Participation by an Advisory Team of Federal, Ocean.US and NFRA representatives Both designs: indicate technical viability recommend a service oriented architecture recommend common infrastructure services recommend a program office Next steps include advancing to a preliminary design and implementing initial DMAC infrastructure