SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR A TOTAL AND SPECTRAL SOLAR IRRADIANCE SENSORSYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 11/1/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 210.Y, Greenbelt, MD 20771
- ZIP Code
- 20771
- Solicitation Number
- TSIS-RFI-2010
- Response Due
- 11/30/2010
- Archive Date
- 11/1/2011
- Point of Contact
- Ann L. Kearney, Contracting Officer, Phone 301-286-4842, Fax 301-286-5373, Email ann.l.kearney@nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Ann L. Kearney
(ann.l.kearney@nasa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Request for Information (RFI).The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center(GSFC) Climate Sensors Project is currently seeking vendors to deliver a total andspectral solar irradiance sensor system that is at least at a Technology Readiness Level7 (system prototype has been demonstrated in a space environment) for a joint NOAA/NASAmission to be launched in the late calendar year 2018 timeframe. The baseline total and spectral solar irradiance sensor system performance requirementsare given in the attached document: 'Total Solar Irradiance and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor System for a 2018 NOAA/NASAMission'The definition of Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL-7) is found in NASA NPR 7120.8Appendix J, (NASA Research and Technology Program and Project Management Requirements).A flight qualified total and spectral solar irradiance sensor system is to be deliveredfor spacecraft integration and test in early 2017. This RFI is to solicit specific capability information from industry/aerospace on totaland spectral solar irradiance sensor systems for assessment to ensure that the best andwidest possible set of capabilities is considered for the upcoming NOAA/NASA mission. It is anticipated that NASA GSFC will proceed with a future procurement for the total andspectral solar irradiance sensor system and antcipates award of a development contract. GSFC is seeking capabilities from all potential sources for the purpose of determiningthe appropriate level of competition. This RFI in no way constitutes a commitment offuture funding opportunities from NASA. It is emphasized that this RFI is for planningand information purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by theGovernment to enter into a contractual agreement, nor will the Government pay for theinformation submitted in response. Respondents will not be notified of the results. Interested organizations are invited to submit to the NASA point of contact listed belowa description of their total and spectral irradiance sensor system technicalcapabilities. This RFI submittal should also describe the organization's experience andpast performance in the areas of total solar irradiance and spectral solar irradiancesystems for space environment applications.As part of its assessment of industry capabilities, the NASA-GSFC may contact respondentsto this Request for Information (RFI), if clarifications or further information isneeded. Capability Statements shall be submitted to the point of contact listed below and must bereceived by November 30, 2010, no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Capability Statements may be submitted electronically via email, by fax, or by regularmail, to: Mr. John VanBlarcom, Code 421, Greenbelt, MD 20771; Fax: (301) 286-1699email: john.p.vanblarcom@nasa.govPDF format is preferred. Questions and comments are welcome and e-mail communication is preferred. Points of Contact: Name: John VanBlarcom, TSIS Instrument Manager, Phone: 301-286-2340; Fax: 301-286-1699;Email: john.p.vanblarcom@nasa.govName: Ann Kearney, Contracting Officer, Phone: 301-286-4842; Fax: 301-286-0383; Email:ann.l.kearney@nasa.gov An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note 'B'.The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over theInternet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may beaccessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/GSFCBusiness Opportunities home page ishttp://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51 It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet cite for the release of thesolicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible fordownloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments, if any. Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
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