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ight-qualified imaging subsystem for the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission to asteroid Apophis.
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NASA Shared Services Center intends to award a sole source contract to Dragonfly Aerospace (Pty) Ltd for the procurement of a flight-qualified monochrome imaging subsystem for the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission to asteroid Apophis. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with the procurement managed by the NASA Shared Services Center and performance located at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The subsystem is critical for achieving science objectives such as global shape reconstruction, dimension refinement, and surface morphology assessment. The technical specifications require the imaging subsystem to have a mass of less than 0.5 kg, a volume not exceeding 1U, a signal-to-noise ratio of at least 40, and a spatial resolution of 0.5 m/pixel or better. Deliverables include the flight model imager, Electrical Ground Support Equipment, interface documentation, and technical support during instrument acceptance. All hardware must be delivered by July 2027, with unit testing and integration scheduled from July 1, 2027, through October 31, 2027. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336419.
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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 .
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Sara Jusino-Terry
Procurement Specialist
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