PROSES Strategic Astrophysics Technology Project Support to design and mplement cryogenic test packages for sensitive far-infrared detectors systems.
ID: 80NSSC24858021QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY SUPPLY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AG14)
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    Special Notice: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) is seeking Project Support for Steve Maher - Triggs Tech LLC. This procurement is for ROSES Strategic Astrophysics Technology Project Support to design and implement cryogenic test packages for sensitive far-infrared detectors systems. The service is required to be performed at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in the USA. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to GLOBAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY INC for their expertise in the system and parts necessary for the project. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications by 1/17/2024 for evaluation.

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