Near Earth Orbit Network Program's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications
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- Solicitation number
- 80GSFC25R7005
- Agency
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Goddard Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1675 Space Vehicle Components
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center plans to issue a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) Program's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Instrument. The SMBA is a microwave sounding instrument designed for low-earth orbit satellites with hyperspectral capabilities to generate high-resolution atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles for weather forecasting and atmospheric monitoring. The procurement will encompass 12 SMBA flight models, one Engineering Test Unit, and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and simulators. The contract requires comprehensive design, analysis, development, fabrication, integration, testing, evaluation, and launch support for the SMBA instruments, along with instrument GSE maintenance and mission operations support. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically to Bruce.B.Tsai@nasa.gov, with the Draft RFP anticipated for release by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
The opportunity is a full and open competition with no specific set-aside, categorized under NAICS Code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees. The SMBA instrument has been classified as a Class C risk project, and NASA does not intend to acquire a commercial product or service under FAR Part 12. The Final RFP is expected to be released by the end of the second quarter of 2025, with offer submissions due approximately 30 calendar days after its release. Potential offerors are encouraged to review the Draft RFP, which will be posted for informational and planning purposes, and are invited to provide comments on all aspects of the solicitation, including requirements, proposal instructions, and evaluation approaches. Prospective offerors should monitor the NASA website for RFP releases and are recommended to notify the office of their intent to submit an offer.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center plans to issue a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) Program’s Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Instrument.
SMBA will be a microwave sounding instrument flying on the NEON program series of low-earth orbit satellites. SMBA will have hyperspectral sounding capabilities to support the acquisition of high-resolution atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles used in a variety of applied products for weather forecasting and atmospheric monitoring. The procurement will consist of 12 SMBA flight models, one instrument Engineering Test Unit, and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and simulators. The contract scope includes the requirements necessary to design, analyze, develop, fabricate, integrate, test, evaluate, and support launch of SMBA instruments; supply and maintain the instrument GSE; and support the Mission Operations at the mission operations facility. The SMBA instrument has a risk classification of Class C.
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.
This acquisition is a Full and Open competition.
The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 334511 and 1,350 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the Draft RFP is the end of the first quarter of 2025 and the anticipated release date of the Final RFP is the end of the second quarter of 2025 with an anticipated offer due approximately 30 calendar days later.
The Draft RFP will be posted for information and planning purposes. No proposal is requested and no contract will be awarded as a result of the Draft RFP. Potential Offerors are invited to comment on all aspects of the solicitation including the requirements, proposal instructions, and evaluation approach. If your comments include recommendations for revisions, you must provide your rationale for such revisions. The timeline for comments to the Draft RFP will be specified in the Draft RFP Cover Letter.
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
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the Draft RFP, RFP and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the Draft RFP, RFP, and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Bruce.B.Tsai@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Revision 1 (2025/03/07):
For planning purposes only, the Government will update the notional timeline as follows:
- Draft RFP Release: Calendar Year (CY) 2025, Quarter (Q) 2
- RFP Release: CY 2025, Q4
- Award: CY 2026, Q4
Update #2 ·
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center plans to issue a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) Program’s Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Instrument.
SMBA will be a microwave sounding instrument flying on the NEON program series of low-earth orbit satellites. SMBA will have hyperspectral sounding capabilities to support the acquisition of high-resolution atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles used in a variety of applied products for weather forecasting and atmospheric monitoring. The procurement will consist of 12 SMBA flight models, one instrument Engineering Test Unit, and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and simulators. The contract scope includes the requirements necessary to design, analyze, develop, fabricate, integrate, test, evaluate, and support launch of SMBA instruments; supply and maintain the instrument GSE; and support the Mission Operations at the mission operations facility. The SMBA instrument has a risk classification of Class C.
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.
This acquisition is a Full and Open competition.
The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 334511 and 1,350 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the Draft RFP is the end of the first quarter of 2025 and the anticipated release date of the Final RFP is the end of the second quarter of 2025 with an anticipated offer due approximately 30 calendar days later.
The Draft RFP will be posted for information and planning purposes. No proposal is requested and no contract will be awarded as a result of the Draft RFP. Potential Offerors are invited to comment on all aspects of the solicitation including the requirements, proposal instructions, and evaluation approach. If your comments include recommendations for revisions, you must provide your rationale for such revisions. The timeline for comments to the Draft RFP will be specified in the Draft RFP Cover Letter.
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
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the Draft RFP, RFP and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the Draft RFP, RFP, and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Bruce.B.Tsai@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Revision 1 (2025/03/07):
For planning purposes only, the Government will update the notional timeline as follows:
- Draft RFP Release: Calendar Year (CY) 2025, Quarter (Q) 2
- RFP Release: CY 2025, Q4
- Award: CY 2026, Q4
- Flight Model (FM) 1 Pre-Ship Review: CY 2030, Q1
- Flight Model Launch Readniess Date: CY 2031, Q1
Update #1 ·
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center plans to issue a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) Program’s Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Instrument.
SMBA will be a microwave sounding instrument flying on the NEON program series of low-earth orbit satellites. SMBA will have hyperspectral sounding capabilities to support the acquisition of high-resolution atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles used in a variety of applied products for weather forecasting and atmospheric monitoring. The procurement will consist of 12 SMBA flight models, one instrument Engineering Test Unit, and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and simulators. The contract scope includes the requirements necessary to design, analyze, develop, fabricate, integrate, test, evaluate, and support launch of SMBA instruments; supply and maintain the instrument GSE; and support the Mission Operations at the mission operations facility. The SMBA instrument has a risk classification of Class C.
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.
This acquisition is a Full and Open competition.
The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 334511 and 1,350 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the Draft RFP is the end of the first quarter of 2025 and the anticipated release date of the Final RFP is the end of the second quarter of 2025 with an anticipated offer due approximately 30 calendar days later.
The Draft RFP will be posted for information and planning purposes. No proposal is requested and no contract will be awarded as a result of the Draft RFP. Potential Offerors are invited to comment on all aspects of the solicitation including the requirements, proposal instructions, and evaluation approach. If your comments include recommendations for revisions, you must provide your rationale for such revisions. The timeline for comments to the Draft RFP will be specified in the Draft RFP Cover Letter.
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
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the Draft RFP, RFP and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the Draft RFP, RFP, and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Bruce.B.Tsai@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Near Earth Orbit Network Program's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications | Solicitation | |
| Draft RFP - Near Earth Orbit Network Program's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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