Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Sensors
ID: 80ARC025DA009Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA AMES RESEARCH CENTERMOFFETT FIELD, CA, 94035, USA

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

PSC

SPACE R&D SVCS; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH & SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP (AR15)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f94986146aaa461785557d376e2c2937/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center is seeking to procure Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors to support airborne science missions, focusing on the integration, modification, testing, and operational support of airborne science payloads on High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) platforms. The procurement aims to enhance NASA-funded projects by utilizing SAR data, advancing operational concepts, and improving existing Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) modalities through comprehensive engineering analyses and flight operations support. This acquisition is critical for ensuring the success of NASA's airborne science missions, with a sole source contract intended for Aloft Sensing, Inc., due to their unique technical expertise and operational capabilities. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications to Joshua Taggart at joshua.d.taggart@nasa.gov by 5:00 p.m. CT on March 26, 2025, for consideration in this procurement process.

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    Joshua Taggart
    (650) 604-0790
    joshua.d.taggart@nasa.gov
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