Silver Spring, MD – March 2024:
IBSS, a leading government contractor providing services for environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, weather, and satellite); cybersecurity and enterprise information technology; and professional management services; was awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) Office of Observations (OBS) Surface Systems Programmatic, Administrative, and Engineering Support Services Task Order.
About NOAA NWS OBS
The Surface Observing Programs are an essential part of the mission support effort of the Department of Commerce NOAA/NWS, the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. The Surface and Upper Air Division (SUAD) Program Management Branch (W/OBS31) provides a wide range of programs that support these organizations through the acquisition and maintenance of information. Such information includes technical information packages, equipment maintenance notes, modification notes, as well as Engineering Management Reporting System (EMRS) input and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) program guidance. W/OBS31 also provides technical training, supply support, and equipment for testing and repair.
Under this contract, IBSS will apply the specified technical and administrative services to support all aspects of the Surface Program efforts that may include hardware, software and documentation maintenance, deployment, and tracking phases. Work includes management and technical support services for the overarching project, production management, systems engineering, administrative support, and reporting associated with Surface Observation Programs.
As a trusted NOAA partner for over 20 years, IBSS looks forward to our continued delivery of innovative science-meets-technology solutions that forward the NOAA mission and make NOAA’s science matter to constituents both at home and abroad.
About IBSS
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, weather, and satellite), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation. IBSS is a Certified B Corporation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications. Read more About Us.