NASA Solicitation: Joint Dark Energy Mission Telescope Assembly
Synopsis – Nov 18, 2008
General Information
Solicitation Number: N/A
Reference Number: NNG09GJE00L
Posted Date: Nov 18, 2008
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Nov 18, 2008
Original Response Date: Dec 01, 2008
Current Response Date: Dec 01, 2008
Classification Code: A — Research and Development
NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services
Contracting Office Address
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 210.S, Greenbelt, MD 20771
Description
NASA/GSFC is soliciting information about potential sources for the Joint Dark Energy Mission (JDEM) Telescope Assembly. The JDEM is a space-based, medium aperture, wide field, optical telescope with visible and near-infrared (NIR) imaging and spectroscopic instrumentation. JDEM will survey the sky to accurately measure the magnitude and redshift of a large sample of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia), spectroscopic redshifts of a large, uniform sample of galaxies for Baryon Acoustic Oscillation (BAO) studies, and accurate shape parameters and photometric redshift measurements of a very large sample of galaxies for Weak Lensing (WL) studies.
The Telescope Assembly portion of the observatory is expected to be a Three Mirror Anastigmat that will provide the optical train to the Government developed JDEM instruments. The JDEM telescope is expected to have a primary mirror size in the range of 1.3-1.5 meters in diameter. The telescope temperature range is expected to be 250 – 295 Kelvin. The JDEM observatory is expected to be launched aboard a NASA provided EELV in late 2015 to an orbit around the Sun-Earth second Lagrange point (L2) and be operated for a minimum of 5 years.
NASA is currently assessing the JDEM requirements to determine the range of suitable telescope concepts for the supporting the JDEM mission. Interested offerors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirements should submit a capability statement of 15 pages or less. The capability statement should address the ability to design and develop a telescope as described above and past relevant experience in development of large, orbiting astronomical telescope assemblies.
No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in FedBizOpps and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.
Responses shall also include the following: name and address of firm, size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, and/or woman-owned; number of years in business; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential prime); list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact – address and phone number).
Technical questions should be directed to Mr. Al Vernacchio, Albert.G.Vernacchio@nasa.gov, 301 286-8140. Procurement related questions should be directed to Amy Aqueche, Amy.A.Aqueche@nasa.gov, 301-286-6687.
It is emphasized that this synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement.
All responses shall be submitted to Amy Aqueche, Contract Specialist, no later than 1:00 PM EST on the response date noted above. Please reference NNG09GJE00L in any response. Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
Point of Contact
Name: Amy A. Aqueche
Title: Contract Specialist
Phone: 301-286-6687
Fax: 301-286-1773
Email: amy.a.aqueche@nasa.gov
