Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase A Study

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Solicitation number
80GSFC23R0008
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541330 Engineering Services
Place of performance
United States

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About this opportunity

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking proposals for a Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications Phase A study through solicitation number 80GSFC23R0008. The purpose of the firm fixed price contract is to conduct a definition study and design development to inform potential future phases of the SMBA instrument's development. Proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria in sections L and M of the solicitation and are due by March 27, 2023. Questions must be submitted by March 9, 2023.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541330 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences with a small business size standard of $25.5 million. The single award firm fixed price contract has a period of performance of one year beginning October 20, 2023 with a budget not to exceed $5,000,000 to be performed at the contractor's facilities. The study supports potential development and launch of the SMBA instrument on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Near Earth Orbit Network program satellites beginning in 2031.

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Update #2 · Latest ·

You are invited to submit a proposal in response to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center’s (GSFC) Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase A Study solicitation. The purpose of this contract is a definition study and design development as part of SMBA formulation activities. Should the Government choose to proceed, the Government will execute SMBA Phases B-D on a separate contract vehicle. The Government plans to fly SMBA on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) NEON program series of Low-Earth Orbit satellites with the first launch planned in 2030.

NASA will conduct this acquisition as a Full and Open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 and the small business size standard is $25.5M.

This competitive acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract with a not-to-exceed price of $5,000,000 and period of performance of one year.

The anticipated contract award date is October 20, 2023, with an October 20, 2023 contract effective date. The contract will be performed offsite at the Contractor’s facilities.

Potential offerors should pay close attention to all solicitation instructions, especially the provisions within sections L and M.

Please refer to the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) Cover Letter, RFP 80GSFC23R0008, and all amendments and attachments for complete instructions.

Update #1 ·

You are invited to submit a proposal in response to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center’s (GSFC) Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase A Study solicitation. The purpose of this contract is a definition study and design development as part of SMBA formulation activities. Should the Government choose to proceed, the Government will execute SMBA Phases B-D on a separate contract vehicle. The Government plans to fly SMBA on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) NEON program series of Low-Earth Orbit satellites with the first launch planned in 2031.

NASA will conduct this acquisition as a Full and Open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 and the small business size standard is $25.5M.

This competitive acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract with a not-to-exceed price of $5,000,000 and period of performance of one year.

The anticipated contract award date is October 20, 2023, with an October 20, 2023 contract effective date. The contract will be performed offsite at the Contractor’s facilities.

Potential offerors should pay close attention to all solicitation instructions, especially the provisions within sections L and M.

Please refer to the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) Cover Letter, RFP 80GSFC23R0008, and all amendments and attachments for complete instructions.

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Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase A Study Latest Award Notice
Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase A Study Award Notice
Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase A Study Award Notice
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
LEOS Sounder Request for Information Original Pre-Solicitation

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