METER IT Equipment

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure specialized IT equipment for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, specifically 50 ZL6 Cellular Data Loggers and 150 associated cables (TEROS 12 VWC & Temp & EC cables in 5-meter and 10-meter lengths). The solicitation is for brand name METER Group equipment to support the SMAP satellite mission validation network, with a focus on precise soil moisture sensing technology. The procurement will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring offerors to be registered in SAM.gov and complete specific telecommunications equipment representations. Quotes are due by January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM CT, with questions accepted until January 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM CT. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days and be submitted directly to Kacey Hickman at the provided NASA email address.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals NAICS category (334515). Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, with a 30-day delivery timeline after receipt of order (ARO), specifically to the attention of Rajat Bindlish. The procurement emphasizes the unique requirements of the Teros12 soil moisture sensors, which are critical for maintaining consistent calibration and measurement standards for the SMAP satellite mission. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a focused, targeted procurement of specialized scientific measurement equipment. The equipment will enable precise in-situ soil moisture measurements using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology, with sensors designed for long-term deployment in diverse environmental conditions.