In-situ and Remote Characterization of Lunar Surface Using SUCR Sensor (Univ of Hawaii)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract with the University of Hawaii for In-situ and Remote Characterization of Lunar Surface Using SUCR Sensor. The contract will be executed under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with NASA/NSSC serving as the procuring center and performance taking place at NASA Langley Research Center. The government has determined that the University of Hawaii is the sole provider for this specific sensor characterization effort. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541715 and will involve the acquisition of commercial items and services using provisions outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The contract opportunity was posted on February 18, 2025, with responses due by February 21, 2025.

Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 21, 2025. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, with the ultimate discretion remaining with the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The three-year project involves supporting SUCR sensor maturation activities, including functional testing of sensor components, environmental testing, and characterization of lunar simulants. A graduate student from the University of Hawaii will provide additional support by conducting laboratory testing using a compact remote Raman system to analyze minerals and rocks relevant to lunar missions. The NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition, and additional information can be found at the provided NASA website.