High Voltage electrical engineering consulting on MoSAIC-GDC
ID: 80NSSC25884753QType: 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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Engineering Services (541330)

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EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; SOCIAL SVCS R&D; BASIC RESEARCH (AF31)

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https://sam.gov/opp/38ea36b2758d40fa9c671abc86ad1523/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking high voltage electrical engineering consulting services for the MoSAIC instrument project under the Geospace Dynamics Constellation mission. The primary objective is to engage senior-level electrical engineers to evaluate the design and implementation plan of high voltage boards within the electrical subsystem, focusing on circuit architecture, performance metrics, and recommendations for design considerations. This consulting effort is critical for enhancing technical design and implementation strategies essential to the mission's success, with the project scheduled to run from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to McKenzie Hanson at mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 18, 2024.

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    mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov
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    The document outlines a procurement request for high voltage electrical engineering consulting services as part of the MoSAIC instrument project under the Geospace Dynamics Constellation mission. The primary goal is to engage senior-level electrical engineers to evaluate the current design and implementation plan of high voltage boards within the electrical subsystem. Key consulting topics include circuit architecture, anticipated performance metrics, and recommendations for resolving open design considerations. The expected deliverables consist of weekly meetings with the MoSAIC Electrical Subsystem team. The project is scheduled to run from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This RFP emphasizes the need for expert consultation aimed at enhancing technical design and implementation strategies critical to mission success within a designated timeframe.
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