Cloud and Precipitation Algorithm Support
Updated
Special Notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Due Nov 2, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6), 4 days left.
| Solicitation number | 80NSSC27945965Q |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Office | NASA Shared Services Center |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310) |
| Product or service code | R425 |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 2, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6) (4 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
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Description
Special notice: vendors must reference the notice id when submitting a capability statement. NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cloud and Precipitation Algorithm Support. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM under the authority of FAR 12.102(a).
It has been determined that UNIVERISTY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM is the sole provider of Cloud and Precipitation Algorithm Support NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/2/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/... . Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry Procurement Specialist II [email protected]
Contracting contact
- Cody Guidry · [email protected]
- Shari Trigg · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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