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This subcontract for Flight Data Reduction and Calibration Services supports NASA Science Mission Directorate suborbital projects by providing specialized data processing for prime contractors. The scope of work involves the development of algorithms to convert raw sensor voltages into physical units, noise filtration, and the execution of statistical analyses aligned with Heliophysics Decadal Survey goals. Technical execution requires the use of Python, SciPy, MATLAB, and high-performance computing clusters. The contractor is responsible for delivering calibrated data sets and comprehensive technical reports while ensuring strict adherence to NASA archival standards and the Open Science Data Management Plan. This effort falls under NAICS code 541715, focusing on the precise reduction and calibration of flight data to meet agency scientific objectives.

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Subcontract for NASA flight data reduction, calibration services, and scientific data processing.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Science Mission Directorate

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NNH25ZDA001N-LCAS.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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B.7 The Heliophysics Low-Cost Access to Space

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Science Mission Directorate

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Science Mission Directorate

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Performs calibration and reduction of raw flight data for prime contractors on NASA Science Mission Directorate suborbital projects. Develops algorithms to convert sensor voltages to physical units, filters noise, and performs statistical analysis against Heliophysics Decadal Survey goals. Utilizes HPC clusters, MATLAB, and Python/SciPy. Adheres to Open Science Data Management Plan and NASA archival standards. Delivers calibrated data sets and technical reports.

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