Transition and Mentoring on the Analysis of TIMED/SABER data
ID: 80NSSC254887Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/502a4f81de37491a82503827fb79cfc1/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure transition and mentoring services for the analysis of TIMED/SABER data, with a focus on supporting the new SABER science team at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The primary objective of this procurement is to provide substantial mentoring on SABER algorithms and the full dataset, ensuring the new team, including the new Principal Investigator, is well-equipped for the validation of Version 3 of the SABER dataset. This initiative is critical for enhancing the team's capacity to effectively utilize and validate the SABER data, which is integral to NASA's ongoing research efforts. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary contact, Felecia Lorraine London, at Felecia.l.london@nasa.gov by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 16, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract with SPACE ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.

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    Felecia Lorraine London
    Felecia.l.london@nasa.gov
    Tiffany Neal
    Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov
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    SET Statement of Work.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for a project that involves knowledge transition and mentoring on the analysis of TIMED/SABER data related to NASA's SABER instrument project, which is part of the TIMED satellite mission. The primary objective is to provide substantial mentoring on SABER algorithms and the full dataset, focusing on data product interrelationships, uncertainties, and scientific usage. The document specifies the need for expertise to assist new members of the SABER science team, including the new Principal Investigator, in preparation for the validation of Version 3 of the SABER dataset. The project is set to take place at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, with a performance period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the capacity and capability of the new science team to utilize and validate the SABER data effectively.
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