PML Solar-Tracking Radiometry Platform
ID: 80NSSC25897500QType: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/908f493eb2d74115968de986ca46127e/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a PML Solar-Tracking Radiometry Platform from Plymouth Marine Laboratory, which is identified as the sole source for this requirement. The platform will autonomously collect full-spectrum light intensity measurements using commercial TriOS RAMSES radiometers, enhancing ocean color measurement validation through continuous monitoring of light intensity in marine environments. The project is expected to be performed over a period of approximately 4-5 months at the Ocean Ecology Laboratory in Greenbelt, Maryland, with interested organizations invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 15, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Cody Guidry at cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov or Will Garrett at will.c.garrett@nasa.gov.

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    Cody Guidry
    cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
    Will Garrett
    will.c.garrett@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037815 Tab 04 4 SOW_Redacted.pdf
    The Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking to acquire a Solar-Tracking Radiometry (So-Rad) control system from the Plymouth Marine Laboratory. This system will autonomously collect full-spectrum light intensity measurements using commercial TriOS RAMSES radiometers. Key functionalities will include autonomous control of the system's orientation based on GPS and sun positioning, with capabilities for data acquisition, logging, and firmware upgrades. The hardware will encompass components such as a Raspberry Pi, power supply, motor unit, GPS, various connectors, and a plastic enclosure. The performance period for this project is approximately 4-5 months from the award of the contract, and all work will be conducted at the Ocean Ecology Laboratory in Greenbelt, Maryland. The procurement aims to enhance ocean color measurement validation through continuous monitoring of light intensity in marine environments.
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