Draft RFP - Near Earth Orbit Network Program's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications

NASA is seeking industry input on the design, development, and support of the Sounder for Microwave‑Based Applications (SMBA) instruments for the Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program. Offerors must submit written comments and feedback—such as observations on the draft RFP, effects of a firm‑fixed‑price structure, preferred CLIN arrangements, and responses to specific amendment requests—via email to the listed contact by the latest deadline (currently October 6, 2025). The notice does not require a proposal or selection among multiple topics; it simply asks for a single set of comments addressing the various amendment items. The effort is informational only, with no guarantee of award, and participants should note the evolving contract type (potentially Cost‑Plus then Fixed‑Price), multi‑phase acquisition (up to two contractors in Phase 1, one in Phase 2), and the requirement to monitor Sam.gov for the final solicitation.

Notice ID

394c7e148c294f6d8e6f7ccd78500170

Solicitation Number

DRFP-NEON-SMBA-2025

NAICS Code

334511

Classification Code

1675