Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) - Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) Engineering Development Unit (EDU) Refurbishment
ID: NNG11XA04C_Modification_237Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

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SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS (1675)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f797b23492944414a6cd9b3283c5a15a/view
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    Description

    NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking to award a sole-source contract modification for the refurbishment of the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) Engineering Development Unit (EDU) as part of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS). The objective of this procurement is to enhance the ATMS EDU to a Mission Class D flight instrument level, which will serve as a contingency for JPSS missions and support a demonstration mission for NOAA's future Low Earth Orbit (LEO) program. This refurbishment is critical for developing performance-based requirements for future competitive acquisitions in the LEO program, with Northrop Grumman being the only qualified vendor due to its unique expertise and proprietary design of the ATMS EDU. Interested parties can contact Bruce Tsai at Bruce.B.Tsai@nasa.gov or call 240-684-0428 for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bruce Tsai
    (240) 684-0428
    Bruce.B.Tsai@nasa.gov
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    JOFOC ATMS EDU_Redact.pdf
    This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) prepared by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to award a sole-source new work modification to Northrop Grumman (NG). The contract, NNG11XA04C, is for the refurbishment and characterization of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) Engineering Development Unit (EDU). The refurbishment aims to bring the ATMS EDU to a Mission Class D flight instrument level, serving as a contingency for JPSS missions and a demonstration mission (QuickSounder) for NOAA's future Low Earth Orbit (LEO) program. The estimated value of the award is . The statutory authority for this sole-source award is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source." NG is deemed the only qualified vendor due to its unique knowledge, experience, and proprietary design of the ATMS EDU, which it originally built. No other company can meet the technical requirements, budget, and three-year launch readiness date. A notice of intent was published on beta.sam.gov, and no other sources expressed interest. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost would be fair and reasonable after proposal evaluation and negotiation. This demonstration mission will help the government develop performance-based requirements for future competitive LEO program acquisitions.
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