Applying NASA Capabilities to Address Water Management Needs in the Missouri River Basin to Support Water Resources Management RFI
ID: MY-2663-072524Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MANAGEMENT OFFICE -- JPLPASADENA, CA, 91109, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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https://sam.gov/opp/13bd3727011f4950950a434982f08c72/view
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    Description

    NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at leveraging NASA capabilities to address water management needs in the Missouri River Basin. The Western Water Applications Office (WWAO) is particularly interested in innovative solutions that utilize NASA data and technologies to fill identified data gaps and enhance decision-making processes related to watershed health, water availability, quality, and infrastructure management. This initiative is critical for improving water resource management in the western U.S., as it aims to support local water managers and decision-makers in effectively utilizing remote sensing data for sustainable water management practices. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 15, 2025, to Molly Lift at molly.l.lift@jpl.nasa.gov, with potential funding for selected projects ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 over a period of up to 24 months.

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    Molly Lift
    (626) 372-5661
    molly.l.lift@jpl.nasa.gov
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    Exhibit 1 WWAO Missouri River Basin Needs Assessment Report 20230718.pdf
    The Missouri River Basin Needs Assessment Report, prepared by HDR, Inc. for NASA's Western Water Applications Office, aims to identify water resource management needs and gaps within the basin. Conducted through a needs assessment workshop, the project enlisted insights from stakeholders regarding their water management challenges. The report details the Missouri River Basin's characteristics and outlines use cases to inform future projects and RFI initiatives. The workshop gathered representatives from various organizations to discuss specific themes: Watershed Health & Management, Water Availability, Agriculture and Irrigation, Water Quality, and Water Infrastructure. Identified use cases included the measurement of surface water storage, identifying habitat corridors, monitoring water quality, and improved runoff forecasting, each assessed for its priority based on stakeholder input. The goal is to utilize remote sensing data to enhance decision-making processes around water management, ensuring the sustainability of this critical resource. The report serves as a foundational document for potential partnerships and project proposals to advance resource management in the Missouri River Basin, aligning with the objectives of federal grants and local RFPs for collaborative efforts.
    Exhibit 2 Application Readiness Level Metric.pdf
    The file outlines NASA's Application Readiness Level (ARL) Metric, which categorizes the progress of funded projects into nine levels, each reflecting a stage from basic research to operational deployment. This metric, adapted from NASA’s Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), is intended for the NASA Applied Sciences Program to ensure effective management and maturity assessment of projects. The ARL framework is structured in three main tiers: discovery and feasibility (ARLs 1-3), development and validation (ARLs 4-6), and integration into decision-making (ARLs 7-9). Each level includes specific milestones that must be met to advance to the next stage, beginning with fundamental research and ending with the confirmed operational use of applications in decision-making contexts. The document emphasizes the periodic re-assessment of a project's readiness level throughout its lifecycle, ultimately encouraging project teams to evaluate their starting and goal ARLs effectively. This system supports the management of federal grants and RFPs by providing a comprehensive roadmap for project development, ensuring that outcomes are systematically validated and aligned with user requirements, thereby enhancing the utility of scientific advancements in practical applications.
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