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University of Tartu SeaBird & DALE System Services
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NASA Shared Services Center intends to award a sole-source contract to the University of Tartu for SeaBird and DALE System Services under FAR 12.102(a), recognizing the University as the sole provider capable of delivering specialized radiometric calibration and characterization services critical to the PACE Mission. The work involves hardware-based calibration of sensors including absolute radiometric calibration, angular response, polarization sensitivity, thermal characterization, and straylight distribution function measurements across wavelengths from 350–950 nm, all performed under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for radiometric calibration. Performance will occur at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, with services delivered on an as-required basis and invoiced in milestones through early 2027. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 611310 and follows commercial items procedures per FAR Part 12, with no competition anticipated. A sources-sought notice issued on June 4, 2026, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026, was used to confirm sole source justification, and submissions must be made in writing via email to Kacey Hickman; oral communications are prohibited. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative is Antonio Mannino at GSFC. No pricing data, contract value, or formal attachments are included in the notice, and no specific packaging, security, key personnel, or OCI requirements are specified as this remains a pre-solicitation phase.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for University of Tartu SeaBird & DALE System Services.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to University of Tartu under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that University of Tartu Ulikooli 18 Tartu Estonia is the sole provider of University of Tartu SeaBird & DALE System Services
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/8/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
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