Noqsi Technical Design Services
ID: 80NSSC2593170Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/46045e52d80e421188172dfa5f6b346c/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure technical design services for the development of a two-channel Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) timing and spectroscopy system. The contract is intended to be awarded solely to Noqsi Aerospace, LTD, which possesses the unique expertise necessary to advance the design of the NICER detector currently in use at NASA, making them the only vendor capable of meeting specific NASA requirements. This procurement reflects NASA's commitment to enhancing scientific instrumentation and research capabilities, with performance expected to take place at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from December 15, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Dorothy Baskin at dorothy.s.baskin@nasa.gov by 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 3, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dorothy Baskin
    dorothy.s.baskin@nasa.gov
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    STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf
    The statement of work outlines the requirements for the development of the Quantitative Elemental Reconnaissance Instrument (QuERI) at Noqsi Aerospace by John P. Doty, PhD. The project focuses on designing electronics for a two-channel SDD system, utilizing an FPGA in place of a microcontroller to enhance performance. The contractor is tasked with translating scientific needs into engineering specifications, preparing interface documents, developing electronic architecture, and providing necessary documentation for layout and fabrication. Responsibilities also include testing and characterizing the electronics, making design revisions based on test outcomes, and actively participating in team meetings throughout the project. The work will be conducted at Noqsi Aerospace in Billerica, MA, from December 15, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This project reflects the federal government’s commitment to advancing scientific instrumentation and research capabilities.
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