(Two) High Sensitivity Fast Overhauser Magnetometer Base Stations w/GPS Option A Kit

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure two High Sensitivity Fast Overhauser Magnetometer Base Stations with GPS Option A time reception and adaptation kit for their Magnetic Calibration Facility. The solicitation, issued by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, requires magnetometers with exceptional technical specifications, including sensitivity better than 0.02 nT, ultra-low noise levels, and sub-nanotesla resolution. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis as a firm-fixed-price commercial item contract with FOB destination delivery terms. Interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete required representations and certifications regarding telecommunications equipment. Quotes are due by February 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with questions accepted until February 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, and must remain valid for 30 days.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the NAICS category 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services). While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the procurement calls for two GSM19FB v9.0 magnetometers with specific delivery requirements. The equipment must include rechargeable batteries with 12+ hours of operation, built-in data logging capabilities, USB/serial connectivity, and calibration certificates valid for 12 months. Deliverables will include the two magnetometers, standard accessories, calibration certificates, user manuals, and technical documentation. The precise award value is not specified in the documentation, but the contract is structured for precise scientific measurement equipment to support NASA's magnetic field calibration activities.