Opportunity
SAM #f39a734f07c04507882a4c921d37e03a
NASA seeks capability statements for Kipp & Zonen radiometric instruments, ventilators, and cabling
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
f39a734f07c04507882a4c921d37e03a
NAICS
334511, 334519
NASA Langley Research Center is seeking capability statements for the supply of research-grade radiometric instruments and accessories for deployment on an offshore substation and a 777 aircraft. - Products requested include: - Kipp & Zonen pyranometers and pyrgeometers (meeting BSRN and ISO 9060:2018 standards) - Kipp & Zonen ventilators for instrument operation and calibration - All necessary cabling for integration and operation - Instruments will be used for high-precision surface energy flux measurements and airborne radiation profiling - Delivery of hardware is required by the end of the current calendar year - Final installation at Dominion Substation is projected for 2027, allowing for testing and integration - NASA is not accepting quotes at this stage; only capability statements are requested - No specific quantities or part numbers are listed, but Kipp & Zonen is the referenced OEM - Opportunity supports NASA's Baseline Surface Radiation Network expansion and airborne measurement programs
Technical and Business Details: - Instruments must meet BSRN and ISO 9060:2018 standards - Capability statements should demonstrate vendor qualifications and ability to supply Kipp & Zonen or equivalent products - Vendors should be prepared for rapid delivery and integration timelines - Potential commercial competitors include other manufacturers of research-grade radiometric instruments - Estimated contract value likely ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on scope and quantities
Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Shortwave and Longwave instrumentation, cables and ventilators. See the attached SOW and capability statement for full details.
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NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.