SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- ARES MASS SPECTROMETER INSTRUMENT SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 5/21/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 144, Industry Assistance Office, Hampton, VA 23681-0001
- ZIP Code
- 23681-0001
- Solicitation Number
- 1-018-ARES
- Response Due
- 7/7/2003
- Archive Date
- 5/21/2004
- Point of Contact
- Sharon D. Deberry, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-7928, Fax (757) 864-6131, Email S.D.DEBERRY@larc.nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Sharon D. Deberry
(S.D.DEBERRY@larc.nasa.gov)
- Description
- NASA/LaRC has a requirement for an airplane mass spectrometer science instrument system in support of the Aerial Regional-scale Environmental Survey (ARES) Program that is contingent upon selection of the LaRC ARES proposal under step 2 of NASA Office of Space Science Mars Scout Announcement of Opportunity (AO) 02-OSS-02, and the availability of funds. The ARES mission extends and complements the Mars Exploration Program by addressing two critical scientific themes: Near-surface Atmospheric Chemistry and Crustal Magnetism. ARES will obtain simultaneous, contiguous, and complementary measurements of the Mars atmosphere, surface, and interior at a scale not previously achieved. Measurements will be obtained in-situ, near the Mars surface, and over regional scale distances, yielding scientific advances in our understanding of the nature and variability of the Mars atmosphere, surface and interior. This mission is accomplished with a flight-proven airplane system in one of the most scientifically intriguing regions of Mars, the Southern Highlands. The airplane mass spectrometer science instrument system includes the design, fabrication, and testing of an engineering model, structural/thermal mass model and a flight model. Additionally, the requirement involves trade studies, development of interface requirements, and support of mission operations. Contingent upon selection of the ARES Program under the above AO, and upon the availability of funds, NASA/LaRC intends to issue a contract on a sole source basis to University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) for the ARES airplane mass spectrometer science instrument system and other requirements as defined above. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source". UTD was competitively selected under step 1 of the ARES mission based on their extensive experience in the design and development of similar flight mass spectrometer systems. Step 2 of this work involves the selection of a team under AO 02-OSS-02 for full development as the first Mars Scout Mission. NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC), along with teaming partner UTD, submitted a Step 2 Proposal as part of the Step 2 process. The step 2 selection is planned for August 2003. As a current partner to NASA LaRC, UTD has played a key role in the development of the Phase A Concept Study Report (Step 2 proposal) and in the overall mission. Successful development of the airplane mass spectrometer science instrument system is a key component of the ARES proposed mission and one of the baseline science instruments. The results from the work performed by UTD during the ARES proposal development process will provide a significant knowledge base for the ARES mission and reduce the development and schedule risks. UTD has extensive experience in the development and operation of mass spectrometer science instruments for space. The combination of UTD experienced personnel and facilities provides unparalleled experience in the development of space qualified mass spectrometer instruments that will directly address the needs of the ARES mission. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. See note 22. Any questions should be directed to Sharon D. DeBerry at (757) 864-7928 or by email: s.d.deberry@larc.nasa.gov
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