JOINT POLAR SATELLITE SYSTEM (JPSS) CONTRACTS, EXERCISE OF OPTION 1 - LONG TERM STORAGE FOR SPECIFIED INSTRUMENTS INTEGRATED ONTO THE JPSS-3 SPACECRAFT

NASA is exercising Option 1 on four existing JPSS contracts to provide long‑term data storage for instruments that will be integrated onto the JPSS‑3 spacecraft, slated for launch on September 1 2028. Though not a formal solicitation, the agency invites responsible vendors to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations that demonstrate the ability to meet the storage requirements and past relevant experience. All submissions will be reviewed to determine whether a competitive procurement will be pursued. • Instruments covered: OMPS, VIIRS, CrIS, ATMS. • Requirement: Provide long‑term storage capability for each instrument supporting the JPSS‑3 launch timeline. • Submission deadline: 21 Oct 2026 17:00 ET; submissions may influence a decision on a future competitive contract. • Vendors must include detailed technical capability, past performance, and references for similar work.