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Geo-XO Lightning Mapper (LMX) RFI

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2021-7_23_21Federal

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for the Geo-XO Lightning Mapper (LMX) instrument, part of the Geostationary and Extended Orbits (GeoXO) Program, intended to be deployed on NOAA's Geo-XO series of geostationary satellites with a first launch expected in 2023. This procurement focuses on a definition-phase study and is anticipated to be awarded as up to two firm fixed price contracts, each valued at approximately $5 million with durations of 20 months. Key deliverables include a Final Report due 12 months post-award and additional risk mitigation and technology development reports due at 20 months. The contract will not acquire commercial items under FAR Part 12, has a NAICS code of 541330, and a size standard of $15 million. The schedule for the release of the final RFP has been updated multiple times, now anticipated for late October 2021 through early November 2021, with proposal due dates extending to late November or early December 2021. No draft RFP will be issued, and all relevant announcements and solicitations will be available on the SAM.gov website. Prospective offerors must notify NASA of their intent to submit proposals and are responsible for monitoring the site for solicitation releases and amendments. Questions must be submitted electronically via email to the designated contact, Lisa Mullen, within 15 days of posting, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This acquisition is a full and open competition, and the NASA Ombudsman clause is applicable to ensure fair procurement practices.

General Info

NASA seeks proposals for Geo-XO Lightning Mapper study, awarding two $5M contracts over 20 months.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

NAICS

54133

Place of Performance

MD, USA

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NONE

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Timeline

3 updates

PhasePresolicitation

PostedJul 23

Presolicitation

Notice updatedJul 28

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 10

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Notice updatedOct 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Contacts1 person available

OfficeGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Office AddressGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

Contacts

Lisa Mullen

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Amendment 3 to Pre-solicitation Notice: The Language is being revised as follows: FROM: The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in early October 2021 with an anticipated proposal due date of early November 2021. TO: The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in late October 2021 or early November 2021 with an anticipated proposal due date of late November 2021 or early December 2021. Amendment 2 to Pre-solicitation Notice: The Language is being revised as follows: FROM: The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in August 2021 TO: The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in early October 2021 with an anticipated proposal due date of early November 2021. Amendent 1 To Presolicitation Notice: The Language is being revised as follows: FROM: The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in August 2021 TO: The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in August 2021 with an anticipated due date for proposals in October, 2021. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Proposal for the Geostationary and Extended Orbits (GeoXO) Program. This new procurement is for a definition-phase study of a Geo-XO Lightning Mapper (LMX) instrument that is planned to fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geo-XO program series of geostationary satellites with the first launch planned for 2023. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541330 and $15 million, respectively. The Government anticipates a release of the Final RFP in August 2021. No Draft RFP will be issued The Government anticipates issuing a modification to this synopsis when the Final RFP becomes available. It is anticipated that this procurement will be a full and open competition. The Government anticipates awarding up to two firm fixed price contracts; of 20- month duration and approximately $5M each for this definition-phase study. The Final Report is due 12 months after contract award with the Risk Mitigation Report and Technology Development Report due 20 months after contract award. Any proposed technology development or risk mitigation efforts would be included in this fixed price. This synopsis shall serve as the pre-solicitation for the Final RFP. When the Final RFP is issued, all responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be consider by the agency. NASA 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/Procurenet-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on the www.SAM.gov website. Prospective Offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Lisa.A.Mullen@nasa.gov no later than 15 days from posting date. Telephone questions will not be accepted.