Space Weather Geostationary Series (SW GEO) Spacecraft
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking information from potential contractors for the development and fabrication of the Space Weather Geostationary (SW GEO) Series spacecraft, a joint project with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Request for Information (RFI) aims to solicit industry input on spacecraft design, mission operations, and payload hosting for two satellites that will provide critical space weather monitoring capabilities in geostationary orbit over the continental United States. Contractors are expected to respond with detailed technical capabilities, spacecraft bus descriptions, mission architecture concepts, and rough order of magnitude pricing estimates across multiple areas including spacecraft development, testing, launch operations, and seven years of on-orbit support. The government is particularly interested in innovative approaches to spacecraft design, instrument integration, and mission operations that can support eight government-furnished payloads with high data availability requirements. Responses are due by March 28, 2025, at 4:00 pm ET, with submissions limited to 30 pages and sent electronically to specified NASA contacts.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, making it open to all qualified contractors in the guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing sector. While no incumbent contractors are named, the RFI suggests potential contract award in November 2027 for a launch targeted in September 2035, with a planned seven-year operational mission lifetime. The spacecraft will need to accommodate eight complex scientific instruments, including sensors for energetic particle flux, magnetometry, solar imaging, and thermospheric measurements, with a requirement to maintain data availability greater than 93% annually. The mission demands sophisticated technical capabilities, including radiation-hardened electronics, comprehensive thermal management, and the ability to withstand extreme space weather environments up to S4 and X50 class solar storms. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to provide innovative solutions for spacecraft design, mission operations, and risk mitigation across technical, schedule, and cost dimensions.
RFI-SWGEO-01 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Center
2/18/25, 3:17 PM RFQ-Indonesia-EXO-21-006: Motor Vehicle Purchase for USAID/Indonesia
The United States Government (USG), as represented by the United States Agency for International Development Mission in Indonesia (USAID/Indonesia), is seeking quotations from qualified U.S. and overseas vendors to submit offers/quotations for supplying 1(one) unit of imported motor vehicle under the below specification. This is to support the USAID/Indonesia Mission operations.
The procedures set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures shall apply for this procurement. Questions regarding of this RFQ, and offer/quotation submission should be addressed to a designated email: jakarta-procurement@usaid.gov.
The award of a contract hereunder is subject to the availability of funds. USAID/Indonesia anticipates only one award under this RFQ. Issuance of this RFQ does not constitute an award or commitment on the part of the U.S. Government, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a quotation. Please be advised that all interested parties are required to be registered in Dun and Bradstreet and are subject to SAM registration before an award can be made. Information on obtaining the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), can be found at this website: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Offerors are also required to register their business in the U.S. System Award Management website: www.SAM.gov prior to submitting their quotation. Offer/quotation will be evaluated as part of the best value procedure in determining the contract award. The guidance for registering the international firm entity can be found on the attachment of this RFQ.
The offeror requires to submit a signed representation form together with an offer/quotation during the solicitation process according to the new U.S. Government regulation of the telecommunication coverage required by the FAR.52.204-25 and requirement for disclosing the compliance as per FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204.26 as stipulated under the Purchase Order Clauses enclosed in this solicitation. Two referral names and contact or email addresses of current or past clients list should be included in the offer/quotation submitted. Detailed RFQ can be viewed on the attachment link of this sinopsis.
RFQ-Indonesia-EXO-21-006 US Agency for International Development Indonesia
5/5/21, 1:31 AM USAID Southern Africa is Requesting Quotation for a Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Ford Ranger/Raptor Double Cab or equivalent
USAID Southern Africa seeks to procure one light-duty truck through this competitive solicitation. Specifically, the agency requests quotations for a Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Ford Ranger/Raptor Double Cab to meet its mobility requirements in South Africa. The vehicle must meet specified requirements including a 2.0-3.0 liter diesel engine, automatic transmission, 4WD capability, seating for five, leather seats, air conditioning, and safety features. Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest price with award to a technically acceptable offer, with quotes due by close of business on September 23, 2021.
There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The solicitation seeks only one vehicle to be delivered within 60 days to USAID Pretoria, with payment terms of net 30 days after receipt of goods and invoice. Budget ranges and incumbents are not identified. The vehicle shall meet the agency's mobility needs in South Africa.
720674 US Agency for International Development South Africa
9/3/21, 5:56 AM SDA Tranche 1 Operations & Integration (O&I) DRAFT RFP
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is issuing this solicitation to establish the foundation ground operations and integration segment for Tranche 1 (T1), the Initial Warfighting Capability Tranche, of the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA). The NDSA’s operational utility is predicated on the availability of a ubiquitous data and communications Transport Layer provided by a proliferated constellation of relatively small, mass-producible space vehicles (SVs) in low Earth orbit (LEO). The Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL) SVs will be similar to those currently under development for the Tranche 0 Transport Layer with targeted technology enhancements, mission-focused payload configurations, increased integration, and greater production efficiencies. The T1TL will provide global communications access and deliver persistent regional encrypted connectivity in support of Warfighter missions around the globe by serving as the backbone for Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) built upon low-latency data transport, sensor-to-shooter connectivity, and direct-to-weapon connectivity.
The SDA is seeking Operations and Integration (O&I) support for the T1TL constellation as well as future capability layers and tranches from two redundant, geographically separated, and potentially government owned and Contractor operated (GOCO) operation centers. The Contractor will demonstrate the capabilities to manage, operate, maintain, and provide logistical and general support for the T1 O&I.
The expectation is for the T1 O&I Contractor to provide the personnel, tools, materials, and other items necessary to perform the Operations and Integration Statement of Work (SOW) requirements on a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week (24/7) basis year-round. This level of support will generate a common operational picture of the NDSA by actively monitoring the network and mission systems. The Period of Performance (PoP) is a potential total of 5 years, with a base period of 2 years of Operations and Sustainment after operational acceptance and 3 one-year options.
SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILS.
The Draft O&I Request for Proposal (RFP) is attached. To receive Attachment 1 (Statement of Work and Technical Requirements Document) and the Draft O&I Bidder’s Library, please send an email to osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085022r0002@mail.mil with the subject line “SDA Draft O&I RFP Attachment Request.” Please include your organization’s CAGE code and location in your request. Requests received from organizations that do not possess a facility clearance of at least Secret will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. SDA will endeavor to respond to all requests in the order that they are received and within one business day of receipt. All feedback should be provided via email to osd.pentagon.ousd-r-e.mbx.hq085022r0002@mail.mil no later than December 1, 2021 at 4:00pm, EST, with the subject line "SDA Draft O&I RFP Feedback."
If you wish to submit classified feedback please notify us by sending a message to the same email address to request classified submission instructions. DO NOT submit classified information to this email address.
SDA-SN-22-0003 Space Development Agency
11/1/21, 3:47 PM Spacecraft Reboost Capabilities RFI
Spacecraft Reboost Capabilities
Request for Information
Release Date: December 22, 2022
Response Date: January 24, 2023
This National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the NASA/GSFC will take action in this matter.
1. Summary
NASA is seeking interest in demonstrating commercial capabilities to re-boost the orbit of a satellite and is considering utilizing the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) for a demonstration in the next few years. Partner(s) would be expected to participate and undertake this mission on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. Should NASA decide to pursue this demonstration, GSFC would provide technical information and technical consultation with GSFC HST experts to facilitate rendezvous, docking, and reboost. Partner(s) would be expected to provide all other resources (including the launch vehicle, spacecraft, crew if applicable to the approach, and mission operations except for HST operations during the mission) necessary to successfully perform the demonstration.
Partners must be U.S. based entities.
2. Background
NASA, other federal agencies, and commercial entities have a growing number of aging on-orbit scientific satellites, and therefore an increasing need to service, re-locate, de-orbit, dispose of or otherwise manage them at the completion of their missions. With a growing commercial space industry developing and maturing space technologies and capabilities, NASA seeks to partner with commercial entities to demonstrate capabilities to operate and provide in-space services. As an example, HST, in low earth orbit, continues to produce outstanding science since its launch in 1990. Its current altitude is approximately 540 kilometers (km). The spacecraft is
predicted to reach 500 km in approximately 2025, at which point there is a risk that rendezvous would be more difficult. HST is predicted to reenter the Earth’s atmosphere in the mid 2030’s unless it is reboosted to a higher orbit before that timeframe.
3. Requested Response Topics
Responses should include a description of the concept of operations (technical approach(es) for conducting a demonstration, length of docked period, number of burns, and amount of boost expected), demonstrated capabilities to support the concept of operations, an assessment of the risk to HST, and the likelihood of success.
Any public discussion of the results of this RFI may disclose information about the identities of the respondents.
It is not NASA's intent to disclose publicly Respondents' proprietary information obtained in response to this RFI. To the full extent that it is protected pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and other laws and regulations, information identified by a Respondent as "Proprietary or Confidential" will be kept confidential. It is emphasized that this RFI is NOT a Request for Proposal, nor is it an Invitation for Bid. This RFI is being used to promote competition and to obtain information for market research and planning purposes only, and the Government does not intend to enter into an implementation arrangement at this time. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding implementation arrangement. This RFI is subject to review or cancellation at any time and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into an implementation arrangement. The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this request.
Please do not request a copy of the solicitation, as no solicitation exists at this time.
4. Requested Information
Respondents may not submit confidential information, controlled unclassified information (CUI), proprietary information, or export-controlled information, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) restricted information, in response to this RFI.
The response should contain the following information:
Name of submitter and contact information (institutional affiliation, E-mail address).
The technical objectives of the envisioned demonstration.
A description of the envisioned demonstration, including its boost capability, the current technology readiness level (TRL) of key components, and timeline for completion in 18-24 months.
A description of the non-monetary contributions/resources expected to be needed from NASA.
5. Response Instructions
All responses must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 24, 2023. Please submit responses via Email only to Barbara.grofic@nasa.gov. Put “Spacecraft Reboost RFI” in the subject line. It is the responsibility of potential respondents to monitor the System for Award Management (SAM) website www.sam.gov for further information regarding this RFI.
All responses should be submitted as a PDF file, 12-point Times New Roman font where paragraphed, as well as single spaced pages with one inch margins, no more than 10 MB file size. No more than five pages in length.
NASA will provide confirmation of RFI response submissions within one business day of receipt. If submitters do not receive this confirmation or for any RFI-related questions, contact Barbara.grofic@nasa.gov. Put “Spacecraft Reboost RFI” in the subject line.
Spacecraft_Reboost_Capabilities_RFI_2022 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Center
12/22/22, 11:43 AM