Earth science technology office (esto) support for in-space validation of earth science technologies (invest) 2015 proposal review. The earth science technology office (esto) has responsibility to…

Earth science technology office (esto) support for in-space validation of earth science technologies (invest) 2015 proposal review. The earth science technology office (esto) has responsibility to define, implement, and integrate across multiple disciplines a technology-development program for the science mission directorate (SMD), earth science division, (ESD). The earth science technology office esto s technology activities encompass the areas of advanced technology development for instruments, components, and information systems. These thrust areas require state-of-the-art expertise in disciplines such as detectors, components, data systems for instruments, launch vehicle options and capabilities, aircraft, balloons, cubesats, in situ platforms, data capture and processing, sensor webs, and autonomous-operation technologies. Additionally, NASA research announcements (nras), broad agency (baas), requests for information (rfis), and other solicitations are issued for the various program areas. Validation of earth science technologies in space will help reduce the risk of new technologies in future earth science missions. This solicitation calls for instruments, instrument subsystems, onboarding processing or other relevant information system technologies that can make or advance the technology to enable to relevant earth science measurements. Be available to support the scheduled due dates. The reviewer shall also have sufficient qualification to complete each assigned review. Perform an objective review of the assigned proposals. Participate in the panel review includes act as lead reviewer for up to 6 proposals. Read up to four additional proposals in order to participate in discussions during panel review as appropriate. The contractor will manage the work to complete the proposal review process, including entry of results. The contractor shall provide on/off-site project and multidisciplinary engineering services, independent testing, contractor-on-site monitoring, and independent evaluation of projects and/or programs, including cost, schedule, and affordability analyses, in any phase of the life-cycle. The contractor shall also provide leadership or staffing for focused science and technology studies, advanced systems architecture, systems engineering and independent reviews of all above activities pursuant to task orders issued by the contracting officer. These services shall include the personnel, facilities, and materials (unless otherwise provided by the government) to accomplish the tasks. The contractor provide knowledgeable and independent analysts and reviewers to support specific aspects of these activities.