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Satellite Instrument Calibration and Validation

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Response Deadline12/04/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Satellite Instrument Calibration and Validation subcontract supports prime contractors on NASA Goddard Space Flight Center projects. The scope of work involves performing detailed performance analysis and calibration for satellite instruments, which includes providing calibration laboratory support and developing specialized strategies, techniques, and algorithms to address various hardware and software challenges. Key deliverables for this effort include comprehensive calibration reports, performance analysis data, and validated instrument algorithms. This opportunity is associated with NAICS code 541380 and will be performed in Greenbelt, Maryland. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2026, with a response deadline set for December 4, 2026.

General Info

Satellite instrument calibration and validation support for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center projects.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Greenbelt, MD, 20771, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80GSFC27R0015.

The full solicitation package (26 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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HYDROSPHERE, BIOSPHERE, & GEOPHYSICS (HBG) SUPPORT SERVICES II - FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (FRFP)

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineDec 4

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12/04/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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

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Performs performance analysis and calibration for satellite instruments for prime contractors on NASA GSFC projects. Provides calibration laboratory support and develops calibration strategies, techniques, and algorithms to resolve hardware and software challenges. Delivers calibration reports, performance analysis data, and validated instrument algorithms.

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