Conduct an investigation to develop a camera design concept and define electrical, thermal, mechanical, and flight software interfaces that will meet the requirements
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NASA's National Shared Services Center has issued a sole source solicitation for an investigation to develop a camera design concept and define its electrical, thermal, mechanical, and flight software interfaces to meet the specifications of the Aerosol Radiometer for Global Observation of the Stratosphere (ARGOS) instrument on the STRIVE mission. This contract will be awarded exclusively to SENSORS UNLIMITED INC, identified as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the requirements. The work will be performed at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, under the procurement regulations for commercial items as outlined in FAR Part 12, with a NAICS code of 541715. Interested organizations may submit their qualifications by June 17, 2026, for consideration as to whether the procurement should be competed further, though NASA retains discretion on this decision. Price offers are not being solicited or accepted at this time, emphasizing the importance of technical capabilities over cost proposals. All communications must reference the solicitation ID and be submitted in writing, with Monica Wilson designated as the primary point of contact. The contract involves close coordination with NASA's acquisition policies, and the NASA FAR Supplement Ombudsman clause applies to address any procurement concerns.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Conduct an investigation to develop a camera design concept and define electrical, thermal, mechanical, and flight software interfaces that will meet the requirements for the Aerosol Radiometer for Global Observation of the Stratosphere (ARGOS) instrument on the Stratosphere Troposphere Response using Infrared Vertically-resolved light Explorer (STRIVE) mission..
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SENSORS UNLIMITED INC, 330 Carter RD STE 100 Princeton, New Jersey 08540-7438, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that SENSORS UNLIMITED INC is the sole provider of Conduct an investigation to develop a camera design concept and define electrical, thermal, mechanical, and flight software interfaces that will meet the requirements for the Aerosol Radiometer for Global Observation of the Stratosphere (ARGOS) instrument on the Stratosphere Troposphere Response using Infrared Vertically-resolved light Explorer (STRIVE) mission.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 6/17/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement 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 .
Primary Point of Contact:
Monica Wilson
monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov