Definitive Contract #80GSFC24CA041

Southwest Research Institute Secures NASA Solar Imaging Contract for JEDI Project

This definitive multi-year contract was awarded to Southwest Research Institute (SWRI), a renowned scientific research organization, to support NASA's Joint EUV Coronal Diagnostic Investigation (JEDI). The contract involves designing, developing, and integrating advanced solar imaging instruments that capture images of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet light, revealing essential solar activity mechanisms that are invisible to the naked eye. This award is significant as it bolsters NASA's capabilities in studying solar phenomena and space weather, aligning with the agency's Science Mission Directorate goals. The scope of work includes complex instrument design, system integration, safety assurance, and delivery of cutting-edge imaging technology over several years. The contract was competitively awarded to ensure the highest expertise and innovation. Key subcontractors include Frontgrade Gaisler AB, providing specialized microcircuit processors; Rock West Composites, Inc., assisting in the fabrication of optics benches; and Luxel Corporation, supplying critical instrument entrance components. Additional suppliers such as Presidio Components, Inc., and G. C. Micro Corporation contribute essential electronic components integral to instrument performance. The contract performance is scheduled from late 2024 through mid-2028, representing a substantial commitment to advancing solar observation technology and NASA’s space science research.

Description

JOINT EUV CORONAL DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION, OR JEDI, WILL CAPTURE IMAGES OF THE SUN IN EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, A TYPE OF LIGHT INVISIBLE TO OUR EYES BUT REVEALS MANY OF THE UNDERLYING MECHANISMS OF THE SUN'S ACTIVITY.

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