Purchase of Lightning Data from Vendor for GOES-R GLM Validation Support

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to purchase lightning data from a vendor for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R) Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) validation support. The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis, with VAISALA INC. being the sole provider of the required data. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact. The key aspects of the job include: • Purchase of lightning data from a vendor • Validation support for the GOES-R GLM • Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) • The Government intends to acquire commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial items.