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Near Earth Orbit Network Program's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center has issued the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Near Earth Orbit Network Program's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications, under solicitation number 80GSFC26R0028. This comprehensive RFP replaces the earlier draft issued in April 2025 and includes all instructions, restrictions, provisions, and contract clauses necessary for proposal submission. Key amendments to the RFP include the addition of Supply Chain Visibility Reporting, corrections to milestone payment percentages, updates responding to questions and answers posted throughout the solicitation process, and the incorporation of clause 52.222-90 addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion discrimination by federal contractors, along with compliance updates in line with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul. Proposals must be submitted by June 1, 2026, and the solicitation does not specify a set-aside status. The acquisition falls within NAICS code 334511, indicating its classification under communications equipment manufacturing. The place of performance is not detailed beyond the office location at NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, Maryland. Points of contact for the solicitation include Bruce Tsai and Jerry Edmond, who can provide additional information. The solicitation aims to secure a contractor capable of supporting advanced microwave-based sounder technology for NASA’s near-earth orbit network, with an emphasis on compliance, reporting transparency, and alignment with federal regulations.
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MD, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Goddard Space Flight Center is pleased to release the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications acquisition. This RFP replaces Draft RFP 80GSFC25R7005 issued on April 18, 2025 (including all amendments), in its entirety.
All attachments to this posting together constitute the complete RFP, including all instructions, restrictions, provisions, and contract clauses.
Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to 1: Add Supply Chain Visibility Reporting; and 2. Correct the percentages in Attachment O - Milestone Payment Schedule. This amendment supersedes all affected areas in the RFP and previous amendments (if any). All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Amendment 2: The purpose of this amendment is to implement updates associated with Request for Proposal (RFP) Questions and Answers 1–9. Additionally, the Government has included RFP Questions and Answers 1–9.
Post: Post Question and Answer 10.
Post: Post Question and Answer 11.
Amendment 3: The purpose of this amendment is to 1. Add clause 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS; and 2. Update clauses to align with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul and other corrections. Additionally, the Government has included RFP Question and Answer 12.
Post: Post Questions and Answers 13 and 14.