Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) Atmospheric Composition (ACX)

Pre-Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
80GSFC22R0002
Agency
Goddard Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Responses due
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541330 Engineering Services
PSC
B599 Special Studies/Analysis- Other

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center intends to issue a request for proposal for definition-phase studies of a Geostationary Extended Observations Atmospheric Composition instrument to fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GeoXO program series of geostationary satellites beginning with a planned 2035 launch. NASA anticipates awarding up to two firm fixed price contracts valued at approximately $5 million each for a 20-month study period to be completed within 12 months of award with risk mitigation and technology development reports due 20 months post-award. Any questions regarding the pre-solicitation must be submitted electronically by 15 days from the notice posting date of December 15, 2021.

The procurement has no set-aside designations and will utilize North American Industry Classification System code 541330 with a size standard of $15 million. NASA anticipates awarding up to two contracts, each with a value of approximately $5 million for a period of 20 months. The final report is due 12 months after award with the risk mitigation and technology development reports due at 20 months.

Notice text

NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Geostationary and Extended Observations (GeoXO) Program.  This new procurement is for a definition-phase study of a GeoXO Atmospheric Composition (ACX) instrument that is planned to fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GeoXO program series of geostationary satellites with the first launch planned for 2035.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.  The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541330 and $15 million, respectively.  The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in January 2022.  No Draft RFP will be issued. The Government anticipates issuing a modification to this synopsis when the Final RFP becomes available.

It is anticipated that this procurement will be a full and open competition.  The Government anticipates awarding up to two firm fixed price contracts: of 20- month duration and approximately $5M each for this definition-phase study.  The study phase Final Report is due 12 months after contract award with the Risk Mitigation Report and Technology Development Report due 20 months after contract award.  Any proposed technology development or risk mitigation efforts would be included in this fixed price.

This synopsis shall serve as the pre-solicitation for the Final RFP.  The draft technical documents (PORD, SOW and UIID) are attached for review in preparation for the solicitation release. When the Final RFP is issued, all responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. 

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/Procurenet-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on the www.sam.gov website.

Prospective Offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer.  It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any).  Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to kristal.kerr @nasa.gov no later than 15 days from posting date.  Telephone questions will not be accepted.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
418-XO-GXIGIRD-0025_V_2_0 redactedF2.pdf PDF
418-XO-IMAR-0026_V_1_1 redactedF2.pdf PDF
418-XO-ACXSOW-0070_V_1_1.pdf PDF
418-XO-ACXPORD-0071_V_1_1.pdf PDF
418-XO-ACXUIID-0072_V_1_1.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) Atmospheric Composition (ACX) Latest solicitation Solicitation
Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) Atmospheric Composition (ACX) This notice · Original Pre-Solicitation

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