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Statement of Work (SOW) Support NIST Stars Experiment in Chile

Background The Remote Sensing Group of the United States (U.S.) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is leading a project to use a NIST-developed optical/infrared telescope system to make accurate spectral and radiometric measurements of the spectral energy distribution of stable stars. These measurements will then serve as standard calibration spectra for multiple stakeholders in the international astronomy community. The project will be located at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) Paranal Observatory in Chile and consists of three phases. The first phase is site preparation and installation of equipment. Science operations occurs in the second phase during which scientific measurements and calibration programs are carried out. This includes the calibration of NIST's atmospheric monitoring instruments during a radiosonde calibration campaign. Phase 3 occurs at the conclusion of the project and consists of shipping science equipment back to NIST, removal and proper disposal of everything else - including protective enclosures, concrete piers, and cables - and returning the site to the same condition as at the start of Phase 1.

NIST's measurement system consists of a VIS-optimized telescope, an IR-optimized telescope, atmosphere monitoring equipment (microwave radiometer and mini-pulse LIDAR), and calibrated light sources. Ancillary hardware consists of weather-proof enclosures and a modular/prefabricated control room.

Objectives

Contractor shall interface with ESO (European Southern Observatory) to procure goods and services for the installation and routine operation of the NIST Stars experiment in Chile.

Scope The scope of work in this acquisition is to support the Remote Sensing Group with managing and performing the needed work in conjunction with ESO. Areas of support include a) the site preparation in Chile to include procurement and installation of earthquake-resistant piers for the telescopes and enclosures, procurement and installation of weather-proof housing for the telescopes, calibration hardware and electronic equipment, procurement and installation of power and data cables, b) manage and coordinate maintenance services to enable reliable operation and calibration of the atmosphere monitoring instruments and telescopes, c) manage and coordinate tear-down at the end of the project. All work at ESO can only be done by personnel authorized by ESO. Contractor is expected to coordinate with ESO to provide the necessary in-situ services in compliance with ESO and Chilean regulations and requirements. The contractor is not anticipated to travel to ESO, but it is expected the Contractor will coordinate performance services in Chile and interface with ESO.

Tasks This work must be carried out in Chile.

Task 1:Site preparation The Contractor shall provide site preparation to include procurement and installation of:

concrete piers/supports for telescopes, calibration equipment, enclosures, and control room.

enclosures for telescopes, calibration equipment, and electronic equipment.

electrical power cable and fiberoptic cable from ESO to the site Expected duration: 12-24 months

Task 2: Manage support for radiosonde calibration campaign coordinate/interface with ESO to provide support for a radiosonde atmosphere measurement campaign for calibration of the NIST microwave radiometer and micro-pulse LIDAR Expected duration: 1 month

Note: this task may precede or overlap with Task 1. It is anticipated that this will be the base task of the contract, and the other tasks options in the contract.

Task 3: Site maintenance

· provide routine servicing and maintenance of equipment

· obtain administrative/clerical support as needed, e.g. shipping to and from Chile, prepare shipping documentation

· contract for utilities and consumables (e.g. liquid nitrogen, local expenses)

Expected duration: 60 months

Note: This task may be phased with Task 1 since operation of equipment begins when it is fully installed, e.g. the radiometer may begin regular operation even while installation of other equipment is not completed

Task 4: Manage tear down and disposal of waste at end of project

· arrange for science equipment to be shipped to NIST

· arrange for demolition and proper disposal of all enclosures, concrete piers

· arrange for removal and proper disposal of cables, waste hardware, etc

Expected duration: 1 - 2 months

Work Milestones

Completion Date

Delivery.

Delivery Schedule

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI) The Government will provide relevant Information to Contractor for each task.

Security The Contractor shall comply with any ESO security regulations while onsite.

Travel Travel is not anticipated during the performance of this purchase order; it might be required. The Contractor shall provide documentation of any direct travel charges.

Place of Performance NIST Stars site at ESO's Cerro Paranal Observatory, Chile.

Period of Performance Period of performance begins upon award of contract and extends until 31 December 2028.