Commercial Aviation Services to Support NASA Airborne Science
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80ARC025R0005
- Agency
-
Ames Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Moffett Field, California 94035, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Ames Research Center has issued a Special Notice for commercial aviation services to support the Airborne Science Program within the Science Mission Directorate. The notice specifically seeks to add a Gulfstream IV aircraft to an existing contract for NASA's airborne science missions. The aircraft will be used for deploying remote sensing instruments crucial for satellite calibration and earth system research. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to Dynamic Aviation under specific federal acquisition regulations. The opportunity is classified under the Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation NAICS category and is seeking commercial aviation services.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire a long-range, high-altitude aircraft with specific technical specifications by May 15, 2025. The Gulfstream IV must have a minimum range of 2,500 miles, operate at altitudes of at least 35,000 feet, and include two 16-inch square nadir ports capable of supporting up to 100 lbs of instruments. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications electronically to Joshua.D.Taggart@nasa.gov by February 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CT. NASA will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine whether to conduct the acquisition on a competitive basis, with the final decision remaining at the government's discretion. The acquisition will be processed using FAR Part 12 for commercial services, and contractors should note the applicable NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the procurement ombudsman.
Notice text
NASA/ARC has a requirement for The Airborne Science Program (ASP) within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate requires the addition of a Gulfstream IV to an already awarded contract for commercial aviation services supporting NASA’s airborne science missions. This modification aims to enhance capabilities by providing a long-range, high-altitude aircraft suitable for deploying remote sensing instruments, including imagers and LIDAR, essential for satellite calibration and earth system research. The Gulfstream IV must meet the following specifications by May 15, 2025:
- Range: Capable of at least 2,500 miles to cover mission areas.
- Altitude: Able to operate at a minimum of 35,000 feet for optimal data collection.
- Nadir Ports: Two ports, each 16 inches square, capable of supporting up to 100 lbs for instrument deployment.
- Crew Accommodation: Space for at least two instrument operators or technicians.
- Access: Aircraft must have nadir ports installed and operational by May 15, 2025.
NASA/ARC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the services from Dynamic Aviation under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 as the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial service using FAR Part 12.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Joshua.D.Taggart@nasa.gov not later than 12:00 p.m. CT on February 20, 2025. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Commercial Aviation Services to Support NASA Airborne Science | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Commercial Aviation Services to Support NASA Airborne Science | Special Notice | |
| Commercial Aviation Services to Support NASA Airborne Science | Pre-Solicitation |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Special Notice 2026 | Ames Research Center | No set-aside |
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