Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Flight Frequency Reference System (FRS)
ID: RFI-NASA-GSFC-LISA-FRSType: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

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Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

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SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS (1675)

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https://sam.gov/opp/96c1677b0bf34363a07c972726ba6176/view
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    NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is seeking capability statements from interested parties for the acquisition of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Flight Frequency Reference System (FRS). The procurement involves the design, fabrication, testing, and delivery of various models of the FRS, including one engineering model, one qualification model, three flight models, and spare components, all aimed at supporting the LISA mission to detect gravitational waves through precise laser interferometry. This mission, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is crucial for advancing our understanding of cosmic events, such as black hole mergers. Interested firms, particularly small businesses and minority institutions, must submit their capability statements by September 9, 2024, and any inquiries by August 28, 2024, to the designated contacts, Christopher W. King and Terence Doiron, via email.

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    Enclosure 1 - DRAFT LISA Flight FRS SOW.pdf
    The document is a Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for the Frequency Reference System (FRS) of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), effective June 14, 2024. It outlines the scope, objectives, and requirements for the development, testing, and delivery of various FRS models. The primary goal is to support LISA’s mission to measure gravitational waves through precise laser interferometry. The SOW specifies that the contractor will develop one Engineering Model, one Qualification Model, three Flight Models, and various spare components. It emphasizes project management, systems engineering, risk management, and compliance with relevant NASA policies. The document details obligations related to configuration management, reviews, and required meetings, including system and design reviews necessary for project success. It incorporates requirements for managing subcontractors, government insight, and documentation adherence per the contract's specified guidelines. Overall, the SOW sets a framework for the contractor's responsibilities to ensure successful integration of the FRS with LISA instruments and mission objectives.
    RFI LISA FRS Cover Letter.pdf
    NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) related to the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) flight frequency reference system (FRS). The agency seeks capability statements from interested parties, particularly from small businesses and minority institutions, to assess competition levels and subcontracting goals for the LISA-FRS acquisition. The mission, conducted in partnership with the European Space Agency, aims to detect gravitational waves generated by cosmic events through three spacecraft spaced 2.5 million kilometers apart. NASA GSFC’s role includes providing a laser system (LS) consisting of laser heads (LH) and an FRS to support this mission. The acquisition involves the design and delivery of various models of the FRS, including engineering, qualification, flight, and spare models, along with post-delivery support for integration and testing. Interested firms must submit a 20-page capability statement addressing identified challenges, supply chain concerns, and recommendations for the acquisition process. Responses are due by September 9, 2024, and inquiries must be submitted by August 28, 2024. The RFI emphasizes that this effort is for planning and information purposes only, without commitment from the Government, and the results of evaluations will not be disclosed to respondents.
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