Arena Radar Modules

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA NSSC) has issued a Sole Source Special Notice for Arena Radar Modules intended for use at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The notice specifically targets procurement of custom digital electronics boards designed for high-altitude radars, including the Cloud Radar System and Microwave Barometric Radar and Sounder. The procurement is being conducted under THE TOMORROW COMPANIES INC., which has been identified as the sole provider of these specialized electronic modules. The contract falls under NAICS category 541990 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, with a focus on specialized scientific equipment. The opportunity is being processed using commercial item procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire specific ARENA FPGA digital modules for NASA's High Altitude Radar group, including control, processing, and data storage components operating across multiple frequency bands. Contractors interested in the opportunity must submit written responses detailing their capabilities and qualifications by 7 a.m. CST on December 11, 2024, with the government reserving the right to determine competitive procurement based on received responses. The procurement requires specific modules including control units, digital converters, and analog-to-digital cards with precise technical specifications. The contract period of performance is 22 weeks, spanning from November 18, 2024, through April 18, 2025, with work to be performed at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Successful contractors must provide electrical testing documentation and offer a 1-year warranty on the modules, which are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing ARENA modules in NASA's airborne systems.