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

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The procurement involves the development and implementation of eight Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) flight models, one instrument Engineering Test Unit, along with the necessary Ground Support Equipment and simulators. The scope encompasses the full lifecycle of the SMBA instruments, including design, analysis, fabrication, integration, testing, evaluation, and launch support, as well as the supply and maintenance of all required ground systems. Support for mission operations at the designated facility is also included, ensuring end-to-end readiness for mission execution. The SMBA instrument carries a Class C risk classification, reflecting moderate technical and programmatic risks that require structured management and oversight throughout development and deployment. This effort is led by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center under a forecasted procurement slated for release in May 2026, with the NAICS code 334511 indicating its alignment with aerospace product and parts manufacturing.

General Info

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

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Goddard Space Flight Center

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

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PostedMay 25

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Goddard Space Flight Center

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Goddard Space Flight Center

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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.

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