19-00831_Statement_of_Work_RFQ.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

NRMJ1000-19-00831

PURPOSE:

The Global Monitoring Division (GMD) at NOAA is embarking on a program to measure greenhouse gases (GHG) from commercial aircraft. This is projected to be a five-year project that will require engineering expertise that is not currently available at GMD. The purpose of this work is to conduct a feasibility study that outlines the requirements for airworthiness certification, operational requirements before, during and after flights as well as a maintenance plan for the Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O instrument that is required for measurement of GHGs on commercial aircraft. The end product will work plans and cost analysis for the installation of the Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O on a Boeing 737 for airline officials.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

To acquire an airworthiness certificate for the Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O instrument we require the following skill sets:

· Extensive experience assisting airborne research to acquire airworthiness certification for commercial aircraft

· In-depth knowledge of the steps required to obtain certification for Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O on commercial aircraft.

· Ability to outline safety requirements and costs for retrofit of Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O

· Ability to advise on operational requirements of for Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O before, during and after flight.

· Ability to advise on maintenance requirements for Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O over deployment period.

· Ability to provide technical documentation needed for certification of Picarro CO2/CH4/CO/H2O on commercial aircraft for FAA and airline officials.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 year from date of award. Work to take place at vendor’s facility.