Mentoring regarding the SABER algorithms and data products
Overview
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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
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Space Environment Technologies, LLC for mentoring regarding the SABER algorithms and data products. This effort ensures knowledge transfer, technical continuity, and scientific integrity for the Sounding of the Atmosphere using Broadband Emission Radiometry (SABER) instrument. The performance will be located at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), with the contractor primarily working from their facilities. Responses from interested organizations are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the provision of expert support for the NASA SABER Instrument Project. Key activities include:
- Knowledge Transfer: Structured mentoring and technical consultation on SABER retrieval algorithms, data products, uncertainty characterization, and historical context of calibration and algorithm evolution.
- Version 3 Data Processing Support: Technical guidance for Version 3 reprocessing (anticipated to begin late 2025), advisory support for processing the full ~24-year data record, and consultation on quality assurance. Processing is expected to extend into mid-2026.
- Validation Support: Technical consultation on validation methodology, comparison with independent datasets, and evaluation of Version 3 product uncertainties and biases. Validation activities are expected to extend through 2026 and potentially into 2027.
- Scientific Documentation: Participation in preparing journal articles on validated Version 3 products and algorithms, and technical review of documentation for data release. The services are advisory and scientific, performed in coordination with the SABER Principal Investigator and NASA personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (intent to sole source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Period of Performance (SOW): March 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None (sole source intent)
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published: March 16, 2026.
- Procuring Center: NASA/NSSC.
- Place of Performance: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), with the contractor primarily at their own facilities.
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications in writing. These will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government retains discretion on whether to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
The NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist Email: cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
Secondary Point of Contact: Tiffany Neal, Contracting Officer Email: tiffany.neal@nasa.gov