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This contract involves providing on-orbit calibration services for satellite-based geomagnetic sensors to maintain data accuracy and consistency during the operational phase. The work is critical to ensuring the reliability of geomagnetic data collected from space, which supports various scientific and operational objectives. The contract falls under a total small business set-aside, aligned with SBA guidelines, and is classified under NAICS code 541380, indicating professional scientific and technical services. The contract is administered by NASA's Johnson Space Center, with the place of performance specified as Houston, Texas, zip code 77058. Although no solicitation number or detailed point of contact is provided, the opportunity is posted as a subcontract opportunity with the goal of supporting NASA’s ongoing satellite missions. This engagement emphasizes the need for highly specialized calibration expertise to uphold the quality standards of NASA's satellite sensor data.

General Info

Provide on-orbit calibration services for NASA satellite geomagnetic sensors under small business set-aside.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Houston, TX, 77058, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80JSC025F0033.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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MagQuest Phase 4C Task Order 013-80JSC025F0033

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PostedAug 27

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Johnson Space Center

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Calibration of satellite-based geomagnetic sensors during operational phase to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

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