Argon Conceptual Systems - Comprehensive operational management, technical oversight, and sustainment of the Trelew Meteor Radar (TreMoR)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to ARGON CONCEPTUAL SYSTEMS, LLC for the comprehensive operational management, technical oversight, and sustainment of the Trelew Meteor Radar (TreMoR). This effort supports upper-atmosphere research, space weather monitoring, and mesospheric wind measurement in northern Patagonia.
NASA/NSSC is conducting market research to determine if this requirement can be procured on a competitive basis. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications by April 10, 2026, 12 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for the administration, operation, and maintenance of the Trelew Meteor Radar (TreMoR) Node, a critical component of the global meteor radar network. Key areas include:
- System Operations and Administration: Overall management, ensuring continuous data acquisition, coordination with international partners, oversight of data integrity, archiving, formatting, transmission, and scheduling of maintenance.
- Maintenance and Technical Support: Routine preventive maintenance of the radar system and remote receiving stations, troubleshooting hardware/software/communications, component repair coordination, and system performance optimization.
- Operational Expenses: Coverage and administration of costs including electricity, internet, communications, site security, basic infrastructure protection, and local operational support.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include maintaining operational uptime consistent with scientific radar network standards, providing periodic operational status updates (quarterly or as requested), immediately notifying stakeholders of major system interruptions, and ensuring continuity of scientific and operational data production and network integration.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source (intended) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (Sole Provider)
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Product Service Code: AK14 (General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses)
- Period of Performance: From effective date of award through September 30, 2026.
- Performance Location: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
- Capabilities Submission Due: April 10, 2026, 12 p.m. CST.
- Published Date: April 7, 2026.
Evaluation
Submitted capabilities and qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort is solely within the discretion of the government.
Additional Notes
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.