ENCLOSURE-4 _ Quality Assurance Surveilllance Plan.pdf

The enclosed document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for the Atmosphere Observing System- Sky (AOS-Sky) Radiometer Instrument Special Study solicitation issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Center. The solicitation seeks proposals for the development of a radiometer instrument that will observe atmospheric conditions from low-Earth orbit. Proposals are due by April 15, 2023, with an anticipated period of performance from June 2023 to May 2026. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, management approach, past performance, and price. The resultant contract will have firm-fixed pricing and is set aside for small businesses. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan outlines the government's approach for monitoring contractor performance metrics such as schedule compliance, reporting requirements, and product quality.