REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Atmospheric Microwave Radiometry Observations for NASA FALCON

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (NNH26ZDA007L) to gather low‑cost, commercially‑owned microwave radiometer concepts that can be launched and operated in formation with the FALCON atmospheric‑linking constellation. Respondents must propose a fully commercial end‑to‑end solution—including instrument design, platform, launch, and operations—that meets the specified spectral, scanning, calibration, and data‑delivery requirements, can be realistically launched by Q3 FY 2029, and aligns with NASA’s Open Science policy. Proposals must include organization and partnership details (including any NASA contributions such as calibration assets), a mission‑concept approach with contract structure, management and performance incentives, strategies to reduce time‑to‑science, data‑rights and licensing considerations, and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate in FY 2026 dollars with a schedule of major activities. Responses are limited to 10 pages (plus title page), single‑spaced, 12‑point sans‑serif font, and must be submitted electronically via NSPIRES by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on 23 April 2026; no confidential, CUI, proprietary, or export‑controlled information may be included.

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4f3d24aa25a64621b33f48c456743c9a

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NNH26ZDA007L

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