Definitive Contract #80GSFC24CA041

Funding Increase for Advancing Space Instrumentation with Southwest Research Institute

This definitive contract modification is awarded to the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI), a renowned research organization located in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in scientific research and development. The contract is focused on supporting NASA’s Joint EUV Coronal Diagnostic Investigation (JEDI) project by providing additional funding to enhance their ongoing efforts in advancing space instrumentation. The significance of this contract extends to its contribution to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate objectives, highlighting a substantial investment in the development of high-performance instruments essential for both current and future space missions. Through this contract, SWRI will engage in meticulous work on advanced instruments that comply with the stringent requirements of space exploration, ensuring necessary support with an emphasis on system engineering and instrument safety. The contract scope entails continued collaborative efforts with NASA to innovate instrumentation, thereby increasing the Nation's research capabilities in space. This modification appears to have been awarded following a competitive bidding process, which underscores the importance of selecting a provider that offers the best value in fulfilling the project's goals. The contract is effective over a planned multi-year performance period, ensuring a long-term commitment to advancing instrumentation that plays a crucial role in space exploration.

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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