The task order title is earth science technology office (esto) support for sustainable land imaging- technology (slit) 2015 proposal review. The purpose, objective, and background of work to be…

The task order title is earth science technology office (esto) support for sustainable land imaging- technology (slit) 2015 proposal review. The purpose, objective, and background of work to be performed is as follows: 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, and (ESD). Estos 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, in situ platforms, data capture and processing, sensor webs, and autonomous-operation technologies. Additionally, NASA research announcements (nras), broad agency announcements (baas), requests for information (rfis), and other solicitations are issued for the various program areas. Esto, hereby, requests the aerospace corporation to provide knowledgeable and independent analysts and reviewers to support specific aspects of these activities, as defined in the task statements below. The SLIT15 component of the NASA research opportunities in space and earth science (roses) closes march 2016. Reviews are performed using the ebooks review system, which guides the individuals analysis consistent with the evaluation criteria and procedures. Due to the wide-ranging responses, specialized expertise is required in conducting this review. Due to the proprietary nature of these documents, appropriate protective measures and non-disclosure restrictions are required of the individuals. The contractor shall provide objective and unbiased reviews of up to 10 responses to the SLI-t-15 roses solicitation. The proposals should be assigned and available through e-books by april 18, 2016. Be available to support the scheduled due dates. The reviewers shall also have sufficient qualifications to complete each assigned review. Aerospace corporation experts may review up to 10 proposals, as assigned and provide an aerospace lead reviewer - point of contact to attend the five-day panel review. Travel is required for at least one reviewer. However, all travel expense will be arranged and paid through the nress contract. No travel should be priced under this task. The contractor shall perform an objective review of the assigned proposals and participate in the panel review. The contractor shall manage the work to complete the proposal review process, including entry of results, within an average of four hours on each proposal.