SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Contractor Support for the Space Science Research and Development Division
- Notice Date
- 11/22/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20375
- ZIP Code
- 20375
- Solicitation Number
- N00173-11-R-SL04
- Archive Date
- 10/31/2011
- Point of Contact
- Silvia Molinillo, Phone: 2027672356
- E-Mail Address
-
silvia.molinillo@nrl.navy.mil
(silvia.molinillo@nrl.navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- NRL conducts broad-based investigations of the electromagnetic spectrum from the high energy gamma ray to the visible region in the space environment. NRL evaluates the potential of this wavelength range from remote sensing of the ionosphere and upper atmosphere. NRL is continually developing new sensor technology, observational techniques and theoretical models to enhance the investigations. NRL uses ground-based observations, sounding rockets, and manned and unmanned satellites to conduct solar physics research spanning the electromagnetic spectrum from the gamma ray to the visible. The solar physics research involves astrophysical plasmas in general. The purpose of the effort is to understand the means by which astrophysical plasmas are being heated and maintained. In order to achieve this goal NRL is continually developing new diagnostic methods to explore the physical state of interplanetary plasmas, stellar plasmas and their interactions. On the experimental side this includes the development of new imaging techniques, spectroscopic measuring techniques and detectors for a wide range of short wavelength radiation found only above the earth's atmosphere. The investigations also require the design and construction of advanced space platforms. On the data interpretation side it comprises of efforts in identifying newly detected spectroscopic lines, calculating the atomic cross sections of ions abundant in astrophysical plasmas, developing plasma diagnostics techniques, evaluate and upgrade existing solar upper atmosphere models. Radiation is measured from naturally occurring sources and used as a background for measuring artificially-induced phenomena. The instrumentation used to detect, identify and track radiation from natural phenomena is also used to measure thermospheric and ionospheric weather and the global distribution of trace gases (to understand the role of natural and man-made green-house gases). The requirement includes managerial and technical tasks required to accomplish selected developments for the technical tools used in existing and future space science projects. The work involves development, test, and implementation of hardware and software systems for real-time payload operations and control for ground support equipment for payload satellites. The work also includes flight instrument testing and calibration, scientific data analysis and image processing of radiation that spans the gamma-ray to the visible spectral range. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm The Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173-11-R-SL04/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, District of Columbia, 20375-5326, United States
- Zip Code: 20375-5326
- Zip Code: 20375-5326
- Record
- SN02331642-W 20101124/101122233922-a6c98c5cbf6cca49f1e06748a2497258 (fbodaily.com)
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