# Space Weather Next L1 Series Suprathermal Ion Sensor (STIS)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80gsfc23r0036

- Solicitation number: 80GSFC23R0036
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as presolicitation)
- Status: Awarded to The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC for $20,462,886.00
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (80GSFC)
- NAICS: 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1675 Space Vehicle Components
- Place of performance: Greenbelt, Maryland
- County: Prince George's County (FIPS 24033). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-george-s-county-md-24033
- City: Greenbelt. https://abierto.us/cities/greenbelt-md-2434775
- First posted: January 4, 2024
- Last posted: January 17, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a68803e82fda499da5266d0987ad93b1/view

## Description

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announce the award of the Space Weather Next L1 Series Suprathermal Ion Sensor (STIS). The L1 Series Suprathermal Ion Sensor is an ion spectrometer device that measures ions across a broad range of energies to characterize solar ejecta including Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), co-rotating interaction regions (CIRs) and interplanetary shocks.

In particular, the Suprathermal Ion Sensor is a low energy charged particle detector that is capable of measuring the ion flux population as a function of energy. This ion population with energies higher than that of the bulk plasma are produced by local solar acceleration as well as acceleration from a CME shock front. Analysis of these spectra can aid in estimating the arrival time and strength of CMEs shocks.

Tasks include the design, analyze, develop, fabricate, integrate, test, verify, evaluate, support launch, supply and maintain the L1 Series Suprathermal Ion Sensor is an ion spectrometer device that measures ions across a broad range of energies to characterize solar ejecta including Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), co-rotating interaction regions (CIRs) and interplanetary shocks. This contract was awarded on a full and open competitive basis. The contract type is a cost-reimbursement plus no fee.

This contract will operate in a very dynamic environment that entails a complex and dynamic scope of work that involves cost, schedule, and technical performance risk. Per FAR 16.302(b), a cost contract may be appropriate for research and development work, particularly with nonprofit educational institutions or other nonprofit organizations. Therefore, a Cost Plus No Fee contract type is best suited for mission success of the procurement.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC (UEI C1HBCJ9RMBV3)
- Contract: 80GSFC25CA026, definitive contract
- Obligated: $13,800,000.00, current value $20,462,886
- Competition: Full and Open Competition, 4 offers received
- Link: award number 80GSFC25CA026 equals the contract number; same awarding office 80GSFC (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80GSFC25CA026_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- January 4, 2024: Presolicitation, due February 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 39d92a24938e471eaa8c0a4a0f9abdfa. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/39d92a24938e471eaa8c0a4a0f9abdfa/view
- January 4, 2024: Presolicitation, due February 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice c0694938b7554f96ab13a8c1636ec3e4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c0694938b7554f96ab13a8c1636ec3e4/view
- January 19, 2024: Solicitation, due February 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 5aa48d645c98455bbec8cfe52bb3aa26. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5aa48d645c98455bbec8cfe52bb3aa26/view
- January 24, 2024: Solicitation, due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 4def2d6e9cca4e98ae1a3851ed1ba8b8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4def2d6e9cca4e98ae1a3851ed1ba8b8/view
- January 30, 2024: Solicitation, due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 1f4e648cd8094f55add9703087588c2e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1f4e648cd8094f55add9703087588c2e/view
- February 13, 2024: Solicitation, due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice ea572fe87a2d491e94528b3a3b21d15c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ea572fe87a2d491e94528b3a3b21d15c/view
- February 15, 2024: Solicitation, due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice f934281279b34ad8a587516121d59566. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f934281279b34ad8a587516121d59566/view
- February 22, 2024: Solicitation, due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 4b48f76ef692471ebb12086f22645f87. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b48f76ef692471ebb12086f22645f87/view
- March 19, 2024: Solicitation, due March 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 1c749a91d1724491a7cc4870323a55ec. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c749a91d1724491a7cc4870323a55ec/view
- January 17, 2025: Award notice. Notice a68803e82fda499da5266d0987ad93b1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a68803e82fda499da5266d0987ad93b1/view

## Points of contact

- Kevin Cook, kevin.j.cook@nasa.gov
- Tammy Seidel, Tammy.e.seidel@nasa.gov

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