ight-qualified imaging subsystem for the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission to asteroid Apophis.
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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to acquire a flight-qualified monochrome imaging subsystem for the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission to asteroid Apophis. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to Dragonfly Aerospace (PTY) LTD under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as they have been determined to be the sole provider capable of meeting the requirement. This procurement falls under NAICS code 336419 and utilizes FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items. The technical scope requires an imaging system capable of resolving surface features at spatial scales of 0.5 meters per pixel or better with a minimum signal-to-noise ratio of 40. The hardware must have a mass under 0.5 kg and a volume not exceeding 1U. Deliverables include the flight model imager, electrical ground support equipment, interface documentation, and technical support for instrument acceptance. All hardware must be delivered by July 2027, with unit testing and integration scheduled from July 1 through October 31, 2027. Performance will be located at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for acquire a flight-qualified imaging subsystem for the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission to asteroid Apophis..
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to DRAGONFLY AEROSPACE (PTY) LTD. 16 Elektron Road Techno Park Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600 South Africa under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that DRAGONFLY AEROSPACE (PTY) LTD. is the sole provider of acquire a flight-qualified imaging subsystem for the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission to asteroid Apophis.
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 336419.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 9/17/2026. 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:
Sara Jusino-Terry
Procurement Specialist
SARA.A.JUSINO-TERRY@NASA.GOV
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