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Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Development and Implementation Procurement

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The contract involves the development and procurement of eight flight models of the Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA), along with one instrument Engineering Test Unit and the necessary Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and simulators. The scope encompasses all phases required to bring the SMBA instruments from design through to launch support, including design, analysis, fabrication, integration, testing, evaluation, and ongoing support. Additionally, the contract requires the supply and maintenance of instrument GSE and support for mission operations at the designated operations facility. The SMBA instrument carries a Class C risk classification. SMBA is a microwave sounding instrument designed for deployment on the NEON program’s low-earth orbit satellites. It features hyperspectral sounding capabilities aimed at acquiring high-resolution atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles. These data products will play a critical role in weather forecasting and atmospheric monitoring applications. The procurement is open to all, with set-asides for small businesses, and is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Key points of contact are available for further details or small business engagement.

General Info

Development and procurement of eight SMBA flight models, test unit, and ground support for NASA mission.

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GSFC

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NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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Place of Performance

To Be Determined, United States

Set-Aside

Full and Open with SB Reserves

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PostedMar 4

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Full Description

The procurement will consist of 8 SMBA flight models, one instrument Engineering Test Unit, and associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and simulators. The contract scope includes the tasks necessary to design, analyze, develop, fabricate, integrate, test evaluate, and support launch of SMBA instruments; supply and maintain the instrument GSE; and support the Mission Operations at the mission operations facility. The SMBA instrument has a risk classification of Class C.
SMBA will be a microwave sounding instrument flying on the NEON program series of low-earth orbit satellites. SMBA will have hyperspectral sounding capabilities to support the acquisition of high-resolution atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles used in a variety of applied products for weather forecasting and atmospheric monitoring.

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