Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-001_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Long-term, Upper Atmospheric Data Set Management, Processing and 

Analysis

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: gloria.hernandez

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: gloria.hernandez@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide data processing support for the Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas 

Experiment (SAGE) II/III, similar occultation sensors, i.e. Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment 

(ACE) – Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS), ACE – Solar Imager, ACE – Measurement of 

Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation 

(MAESTRO), and other instruments that shall contribute to the long-term, upper atmospheric 

data set, which includes but is not limited to ozone, aerosol, water vapor, and nitrogen dioxide. 

Data processing support shall include the development, implementation and testing of 

algorithms necessary to combine sensor data with spacecraft ephemeris data to produce 

scientific data products defined by the lead NASA scientist. The contractor shall develop 

production software to run on the Science Computing Facility at the NASA Langley Reserach 

Center Atmospheric Data Center (ASDC) with data product archival at the NASA LaRC 

ASDC and the LaRC SAGE web-site http://sage.nasa.gov/SAGE3ISS/. The contractor shall be 

provided details of how to access these systems and facilities by the NASA TM. Specific task 

components are derived in concert with the lead NASA scientist to support meeting established 

science goals and include product definitions; software design, planning and development; 

configuration management; documentation; data processing operation; software integration; 

testing and maintenance; debugging; and quality assurance.

Performance standards include:

- Algorithm approaches are demonstrated and documented within agreed upon schedules 

(schedules designated in monthly reports)

- Demonstrate that algorithms have been implemented properly within agreed upon schedules 

(schedules designated in monthly reports)
- Designated operation algorithms, once developed, are maintained under proper configuration 

management procedures and can be reproduced (if lost) within an agreed timeframe (timeframe 

designated in monthly reports)

- Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and presented within agreed upon 

schedules (schedules designated in monthly reports)

- Measurements are successfully processed and archived within agreed upon schedules 

(Product delivery schedules shall be designated in monthly reports)

- Websites/databases/archives are updated within an agreed to timeframe (timeframe designated 

in monthly reports)

- Required documents delivered within agreed to schedules (schedules designated in monthly 

reports)

- Agreed-to processing products are provided to defined user within an agreed to timeframe 

(products and timeframe designated in monthly reports)

Mod 1: The purpose of this Modification is to extend the period of performance of the task 

order in order to provide additional data processing support and development of production run 

software for the SAGE II/III program.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify):

Meetings or conference support shall be determined by the TM.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

4.1 Schedule: As established by the NASA TM and agreed to by the contractor, standard and 

agreed to data products are available within agreed upon schedule (between NASA TM and 

contractor) of receiving input data required for processing (timeframe designated in monthly 

reports are appropriate).

4.2 Milestones: As established by the TM and agreed to by the contractor in monthly meetings.

4.3 Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013.

MOD 1: The purpose of Mod 1 is to extend the period of performance 

end date for the entire Task:

4.3 Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

- Upper atmospheric data products as specified by the NASA TM.

- Science & production code developed to produce data products to be delivered within 3 

months of data product acceptance by the NASA TM. All supporting documentation for 
algorithms and code shall be delivered within 6 months following completion of code 

development phase. Interim documentation shall be provided as requested by the NASA TM.

- Scientific publications and papers as appropriate to report results to the scientific community.

- The contractor shall provide a written report in microsoft Word the status of ongoing tasks, 

results, and issues to the NASA TM by the last business day of each month.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel (1 trip/year) for technical interchange may be required.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work 

 

 

Task Order Number: A-002_Mod6 CY3

Task Order Title: CALIPSO Support

 

 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

 

Name: ali.omar

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Ali.h.omar@nasa.gov

 

 

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards 

 

The CALIPSO (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Observations) satellite mission is 

jointly sponsored by NASA and Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) and provides 

global measurements of aerosols and clouds that are needed to better understand their role in 

the climate and to improve our ability to predict long-term climate change as well as 

operational weather and air quality forecasts. The contractor shall provide support to the 

CALIPSO mission in four functional areas: Project Management; Science, Algorithm 

Development and Quality Assurance; Missions Operations and Engineering Support; and Data 

Production and Management. The contractor shall manage and track each functional area.

1. CALIPSO Project Management: 

a. Support for CALIPSO Project management activities shall be responsive to 

requirements established by the Task Monitor (TM). Tasks shall include, but are 

not limited to, logistical and administrative support for planning CALIPSO 

Science meetings and/or workshops as well as CALIPSO Educational/Outreach 

activities. The contractor shall provide documentation allowing the TM to 

review the expenses for logistical and administrative support for all CALIPSO 

meetings, workshops, and Education/Outreach activities. In support of 

CALIPSO Science meetings, the contractor shall provide travel support for nonNASA participants for Project, Science Team or Technical Interface meetings as 

determined by the TM. The contractor shall provide, as a deliverable, a 

document that allows the TM to approve the cost of these travel expenses prior 

to commitment. 
b. The contractor shall develop and provide for TM review and approval a 

document/schedule that, when approved and accepted, shall include the 

requirements with which the contractor shall comply. The requirements listed in 

the document/schedule may be updated or revised as needed, but shall require 

additional TM approval and acceptance. 

c. The contractor shall perform a study on the development of a strategy to 

identify and inform non-traditional user groups of CALIPSO data. The 

contractor shall provide a report with specific recommendations on ways that the 

CALIPSO project can use to identify and contact these groups. 

d. The contractor shall produce a list of specific recommendations on how to reach 

out to non-traditional user communities (non-traditional users are considered 

groups not focused on climate studies) such the insurance and commodities 

trading industries; identify and provide a list of non-traditional user groups that 

can utilize the CALIPSO data products; and produce a report describing 

recommend actions for the CALIPSO project to take in order to contact the new 

groups. 

e. Deliverables: 

 i. The contractor shall provide consulting, 

outreach, website, logistical and language (French) translation support 

for CALIPSO-related activities as determined by the TM. 

 ii. The contractor shall provide logistical and 

administrative support for visiting academic scientists and engineers that 

are collaborating on CALIPSO related research and data production 

activities. Support shall include providing accommodations necessary to 

conduct normal business activities within specifications and schedules 

agreed upon between the contractor and the TM. 

 iii. The contractor shall provide logistical and 

administrative support for the preparation and production of CALPSO 

project proposals, reports, and presentations. 

f. The contractor shall meet the following performance standards in providing 

CALIPSO project management support: 

 i. Provide requests for travel support to CALIPSO 

related project/science team/technical interface meetings and workshops 

with a list of non-NASA participants and expected expenses for approval 

by the TM prior to commitment, 

 ii. Provide reimbursement for travel from nonNASA participants to CALIPSO Project Science or Technical Interface 

meetings previously approved by the TM within 45 days of the 

submission of an expense report, 

 iii. Required documents and software comply with 

all contract requirements, are delivered within schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM, and are archived at the NASA 

Langley Research Center’s Atmospheric Sciences Data Center (ASDC), 

 iv. Websites/databases/archives are developed and 

updated within schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the 

TM, 
 v. Provide and maintain a document that lists 

requirements and schedules that have been approved, accepted, and/or 

modified under this task. 

2. CALIPSO Science, Algorithm Development and Quality Assurance: 

a. Science, Algorithm Development and Quality Assurance functions shall be 

responsive to requirements established by the TM. The contractor shall provide 

science analysis support for the CALIPSO mission which includes, but is not 

limited to, investigations of aerosol and cloud properties and their effects on 

climate, weather and air quality using the CALIPSO data products and other 

data sets as determined by the NASA TM. The contractor shall also support 

scientific and measurement validation studies with data from other atmospheric 

measurement and modeling systems as determined by the TM. Science and 

engineering analysis shall further support algorithm development, 

implementation, and maintenance as well as provide operational, data reduction, 

and database archive support for CALIPSO related aircraft and field correlative 

measurement activities. In support of algorithm and data quality assurance 

efforts, the contractor shall ensure that the following core processes are 

implemented: software development, code verification and review, test product 

analysis, and configuration management. 

b. The contractor shall develop and provide for TM review and approval a 

document/schedule that, when approved and accepted, shall include the 

requirements with which the contractor shall comply. The requirements listed in 

the document/schedule may be updated or revised as needed, but shall require 

additional TM approval and acceptance. 

c. The contractor shall support error analysis of Orbiting Carbon Observatory 

(OCO)-2 carbon dioxide (CO2) retrievals and development of an advanced 

aerosol absorption retrievals using OCO-2 oxygen A-Band spectrometer 

measurements and the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization 

(CALIOP) lidar profile measurements. 

d. The contractor shall investigate the sensitivity of CALIOP surface return area 

estimates to changes in the magnitude of the solar background signal during 

daylight operations. 

e. Deliverables: 

 i. The contractor shall provide data, graphics, and 

other inputs for documenting technical, scientific or validation studies. 

The contractor shall perform quick-turnaround requests (less than 2 

weeks response time) for special multidisciplinary tasks, unanticipated 

technical problems, and system malfunctions as determined by the TM. 

f. The contractor shall meet the following performance standards in providing 

CALIPSO algorithm development and quality assurance support: 

 i. Analysis and interpretations of science data are 

documented and/or presented within schedules agreed upon between the 

contractor and the TM, 
 ii. Required documents and software comply with 

all contract requirements, are delivered within schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM, and are archived at ASDC, 

 iii. Websites/databases/archives are updated within 

schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the TM, 

 iv. Analysis and the display of science data or 

validation results are documented and archived at ASDC using software 

tools developed within schedules agreed upon between the contractor 

and the TM 

 v. Results of studies, investigations, and design 

activities are delivered within schedules agreed upon between the 

contractor and the TM, 

 vi. Algorithm approaches are demonstrated and 

documented within schedules agreed upon between the contractor and 

the TM, 

 vii. Demonstrate that algorithms have been 

implemented properly as verified through code reviews and designed test 

activities within schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the 

TM, 

 viii. Provide and maintain a document that lists 

requirements and schedules that have been approved, accepted, and/or 

modified under this task. 

3. CALIPSO Mission Operations and Engineering Support: 

a. The contractor shall provide overall mission operations support for the 

CALIPSO mission and shall be responsive to requirements established by the 

TM. Mission operations support shall include, but is not limited to, payload 

instrument operations; mission planning; development, validation, and execution 

of on-orbit payload instrument commands; maintenance and enhancement of 

flight and ground payload processing software; documentation; characterization 

of CALIPSO lidar performance, trend analyses of significant payload and 

ground-system parameters; payload and ground system trouble-shooting 

activities; Hubble Space Telescope (HST) overpass and orbital debris 

conjunction analysis, and operation of the CALIPSO mission operations data 

processing system. 

b. The contractor shall develop and provide for TM review and approval a 

document/schedule that, when approved and accepted, shall include the 

requirements with which the contractor shall comply. The requirements listed in 

the document/schedule may be updated or revised as needed, but shall require 

additional TM approval and acceptance. 

c. Deliverables: 

 i. The contractor shall perform quick-turnaround 

requests (2 weeks or less response time) for special multidisciplinary 

tasks, unanticipated technical problems, and on-orbit and ground system 

malfunctions. 
 ii. The contractor shall provide engineering support 

for the CALIPSO mission. Engineering support shall include, but is not 

limited to, system and component characterization and testing; data 

acquisition; algorithm development and maintenance of flight software 

qualification facilities. 

 iii. The contractor shall provide support to extract 

engineering and scientific data from the science data downlink stream 

and perform analysis on engineering parameters, instrument 

performance, and science data. 

 iv. The contractor shall provide the necessary 

communications devices in order to execute appropriate mission 

operation activities as determined by the TM. 

 v. In the performance of these CALIPSO mission 

operations tasks, the contractor shall ensure that the following core 

processes are implemented: systems engineering, systems development, 

software development, quality assurance, and software and document 

configuration management, archival and testing. 

 vi. The contractor shall provide support in the 

preparation, organization, collection, reproduction, electronic capture, 

and archival of CALIPSO documentation as determined by the TM and 

archived at ASDC. 

 vii. The contractor shall monitor and support the 

maintenance of the ground system network to meet daily communication 

and processing requirements as identified in the CALIPSO Project Plan 

(PC-AGR-504) provided by the NASA TM and documents listed 

therein. 

 viii. The contractor shall provide a backup data 

collection and processing facility for CALIPSO mission operations, 

including level 0 and payload health and status data. A set of 

requirements for this backup data collection and processing facility are 

listed below: 

1. Data storage and processing facility with at least 750 Gbytes of 

on-line storage, 

2. Incremental daily backup of on-line data holdings, 

3. Full backup each week of data holding, 

4. Retention of data backup – 1 year for weekly backups, 2 weeks 

for daily incremental backups, 

5. Static IP allocation, 

6. Firewall protection with configuration and monitoring options, 

7. Compatible with Windows 2003 Standard 32 bit operating 

system, 

8. Rapid deployment of critical Operating System (OS) security 

patches, 

9. Provide managed anti-virus software, 

10. Design flexibility to expand system resources, 

11. 1 hour facility access guarantee from off-site location, 
12. Ticketing system for problem reporting and resolution, 

13. Maintenance notification system, 

14. On-line account administration system 

15. Data traffic monitoring system for incoming and outgoing 

transmissions (daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly increments), 

16. Facility located at least 500 miles away from NASA LaRC to 

avoid outages, from the same event that may cause an 

interruption of services at the primary data facility, 

17. 24 hour, 365 day expertise response team 

a. Provide a record of demonstrated experience in hosting 

data storage facilities that provide power and network 

redundancy, regular monitoring and maintenance of 

resources, and system and facility security. 

d. The contractor shall meet the following performance standards in providing 

CALIPSO mission operations support: 

 i. Payload command loads shall be fully validated 

and delivered per schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the 

TM, 

 ii. Daily payload health, status, and limit 

monitoring checks and routine ground system network checks performed 

according to schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the TM, 

 iii. Support technical interface meetings as 

determined by the TM, 

 iv. Requested data products are provided to 

specified users within schedules agreed upon between the contractor and 

the TM, 

 v. All external datasets required for production 

processing shall be captured and archived within schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM and stored at facilities specified in 

the CALIPSO Project Plan provided by the TM, 

 vi. Provide and maintain a document that lists 

requirements and schedules that have been approved, accepted and/or 

modified under this task, 

 vii. Required documents and software comply with 

all contract requirements, are delivered within schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM, and are archived at the facilities 

specified in the CALIPSO Project Plan and provided by the TM. 

4. CALIPSO Data Production and Management:

a. The contractor shall provide overall support for CALIPSO data production and 

management activities and shall be responsive to requirements established by 

the TM. Data management support includes, but is not limited to, the 

development, implementation, testing and maintenance of algorithms necessary 

to combine CALIPSO instrument data with spacecraft ephemeris data to 

produce standard, expedited and research data products. The contractor shall 

develop and maintain production software to run at ASDC and conduct 
necessary data production operations to produce and archive CALIPSO data 

products in a timely manner. The contractor shall also support software 

development activities that enhance the distribution and utilization of data 

through the ASDC data distribution system. 

b. The contractor shall develop and provide for TM review and approval a 

document/schedule that, when approved and accepted, shall include the 

requirements with which the contractor shall comply. The requirements listed in 

the document/schedule may be updated or revised as needed, but shall require 

additional TM approval and acceptance. 

c. In support of the Southeast Asia Composition, Cloud, Climate Coupling 

Regional Study (SEAC4RS) field campaigns, the contractor shall provide 

satellite imager data from ancillary satellite missions as determined by the 

NASA TM with reduced latency for the SEAC4RS airborne filed mission 

through the Man computer Interactive Data Access System (McIDAS) ingest, 

processing and display system provided by the Space Sciences and Engineering 

Center (SSEC) at the University of Wisconsin. The contractor shall develop and 

install a McIDAS Abstract Data Distribution Environment (ADDE) server for 

the acquisition of ancillary satellite missions’ data. Ingestion of ancillary 

satellite mission data shall allow the ADDE server to process data scan line by 

scan line. 

d. The contractor shall provide detailed simulated meteorological analyses using a 

non-hydrostatic numerical weather prediction model to aid interpretation of 

CALIPSO observations for validation and science analysis. Comprehensive 

thermodynamic, kinematic and microphysical model fields are to be produced 

with simulations extending at least 48 hours in duration. Dates and geographical 

areas to be simulated and delivery schedules shall be agreed upon by the 

contractor and the TM. 

e. Deliverables: 

 i. The contractor shall perform quick-turnaround 

requests (less than 2 weeks response time) for special multidisciplinary 

tasks, unanticipated technical problems, and system malfunctions as 

determined by the NASA TM. 

 ii. The contractor shall provide monthly summary 

reports of the status of processing and archival activities and the status of 

the processing, archival, and local data storage system at ASDC as well 

as a report on the transfer of CALIPSO data products to the French data 

center in Lille, France. 

 iii. In the performance of these CALIPSO data 

management tasks, the contractor shall ensure that the following core 

processes are implemented: systems engineering; systems development; 

and software development, quality assurance, configuration 

management, testing and code archival. 

 iv. The contractor shall provide updates, as 

determined by the NASA TM, to the CALIPSO data processing system 

Operations Guide which will be provided to the contractor by the TM. 
f. The contractor shall meet the following performance standards in providing 

CALIPSO data management support: 

 i. Designated operational code that implements 

algorithms, once promoted to operational status, are maintained under 

configuration management procedures as stated in the CALIPSO Project 

Plan provided by the TM and can be reproduced (if lost) within a 

timeframe agreed upon between the contractor and the TM, 

 ii. Products are successfully captured and archived 

within schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the TM, 

 iii. Required documents and software comply with 

all contract requirements, are delivered within schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM, and are archived following 

requirements specified in the CALIPSO Project Plan provided by the 

TM, 

 iv. CALIPSO standard, expedited, and reprocessed 

data products shall be produced and delivered to specified users, as 

determined by the TM, within schedules agreed to upon between the 

contractor and the TM, 

 v. All external data sets required for production 

processing shall be captured and archived within schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM and stored at the facilities specified 

in the CALIPSO Project Plan provided by the TM, 

 vi. A summary report on data collection, 

production, archival and processing system status and data transferred to 

the French Data Center in Lille, France is produced on a schedule agreed 

to upon between the contractor as by the TM, 

 vii. Transition of the CALIPSO data processing 

software system to a new cluster-based computer architecture including 

the porting of code and complete verification testing of the system within 

schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the TM, 

 viii. Updates, as needed, to the CALIPSO data 

processing system Operations Guide, which will be provided to the 

contractor by the TM, 

 ix. Development and maintenance of enhanced 

CALIPSO data access software tools shall be supported within schedules 

agreed upon between the contractor and the TM, 

 x. Provide and maintain a document that lists 

requirements and schedules that have been approved, accepted, and/or 

modified under this task. 

 xi. Provide numerical weather prediction model 

output data products and software and visualization tools used to 

interpret CALIPSO data sets. 

 
Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add an additional subcontractor who was 

not included in the contractors Task Order Plan (TOP); therefore the subcontractor’s 

cost was not included in the original task order award value.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to change the TM from Kathleen Powell to Ali Omar as of May 

25, 2013.

 

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to augment current CALIPSO staff allocations 

enabling summer students to perform analytical and clerical duties under Section 2.0, 

2. CALIPSO Science, Algorithm Development and Quality Assurance above: 

 

 

g. Over 800 publications are available that used CALIPSO data in their studies. The 

CALIPSO project seeks to understand the nature of these studies. The contractor shall 

conduct a search of selected Keywords in the publications and compile statistics on them. A 

copy of the archived publications to be searched and a list of the Keywords to be used will 

be provided to the contractor at task award. 

 

 

i. The contractor shall conduct a search of selected Keywords in the CALIPSO 

publications provided;

 

 

ii. The contractor shall construct a relational database of the Keyword analysis using

off-the-shelf software, compile statistics, and present findings in the form of a report;

 
iii. The contractor shall scan paper documentation into electronic PDF documents. 

 

 

Mod 4: The purpose of this modification is to include the assessment of uncertainties in the 

ocean surface calibration technique under Section 2.0, 2. CALIPSO Science, Algorithm 

Development and Quality Assurance above: 

 

 

 

h. The contractor shall assess the quantification of contributions to the calibration error 

budget including: signal saturation, negative noise anomalies, index of refraction of sea 

water, foam, bubbles, whitecaps, non-ideal detector response at 532nm, and subsurface 

backscatter. 

 

 

 

i. The contractor shall assess and quantify the performance of the surface calibration 

technique with respect to the error sources;

 

 

 

ii. The contractor shall develop and document a set of automated data screening

procedures that ensure the derived surface calibrations fall within well defined error 

limits;
 

 

iii. The contractor shall conduct validation studies for the CALIOP surface calibration technique 

using measurements made by the LaRC Airborne High Spectral Resolution Lidar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mod 5: The purpose of this mod is to include the development of a new Level 3 cloud 

data products and a Level 3 stratospheric aerosol product in response to the Earth 

Science Division Senior Review, as well as balloon profile measurements under Section 

2.0, 2. CALIPSO Science, Algorithm Development and Quality Assurance, as set forth 

below: 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i) The contractor shall support the design, development and implementation of a new 

CALIPSO lidar Level 3 cloud data product, including analysis of existing satellite, airborne 

and ground based cloud measurement records; preparation and assessment of prototype 

algorithms; sensitivity and impact analysis on selection of CALIOP and IIR parameters for 

constructing the Level 3 algorithm; and comparison and validation of the new CALIPSO 

Level 3 data set with a co-located A-Train based data set. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

j) The contractor shall design and develop Graphical User Interface (GUI) displays 

for the CALIPSO and the LaRC High Spectral Resolution Lidar (HSRL)instrument 

simulators and translate existing simulator code into a common software system. The 

task shall also support the design, development, and implementation of GUI displays 

of the CALIPSO Level 3 data products accessible through the Atmospheric Sciences 

Data Center’s website. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

k) The contractor shall support the development and implementation of a multidisplay visualization 'hyperwall' computer resource to support CALIPSO and CERES 

data diagnostic and analysis studies. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l) The contractor shall support the design, development, and production of an 

operational CALIOP Level 3 stratospheric aerosol data product. The task shall also 

support the validation of this data product. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

m) The contractor shall support algorithm analysis studies for ocean retrievals using 

CALIPSO and HSRL data.

 

 

 

 

n) The contractor shall acquire and deliver balloon profile measurements of 

the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere aerosol particle size 

distribution and backscatter optical properties, ozone, temperature, 

pressure-altitude, and wind velocity. 

 

 

i. Measurements shall be conducted from northern Australia, from near the 

surface to above 25 km to sample the volcanic aerosol plume from the 

eruption of Mt. Kelud in February 2014. 

 

 

ii. To permit comparison with a 30-year record of observations, the 

contractor shall use the University of Wyoming’s Optical Particle Counter 

instrument to assess both the volatile and non-volatile components of the 

aerosol distribution. 

 

 
iii. The contractor shall use a two-wavelength backscatter sonde to gain 

insight on backscatter wavelength dependency. 

 

iv. The contractor shall provide the necessary logistical support for 

traveling to and from the balloon facility, acquire the necessary permits for 

balloon operations, and procure and ship the necessary equipment and 

services for balloon operations. 

 

Mod 6: The purpose of this mod is to include additional analyses from the SEAC4RS field 

mission under Section 2.0, 2. CALIPSO Science, Algorithm Development and Quality Assurance, 

as set forth below: 

 

o. The contractor shall conduct analyses of 

airborne and ground based measurements from 

the SEAC4RS field mission to aid in the refinement 

of algorithms for the CALIPSO lidar and Infrared 

Imaging Radiometer (IIR) retrievals of cloud 

optical depth (COD) and ice water content (IWC). 

 i. The contractor shall conduct trade studies 

on cloud retrievals from constrained and 

unconstrained retrievals and provide an 

assessment on performance of the different 

techniques. 

 ii. The study shall include airborne 

measurements from the Cloud Physics Lidar (CPL) 

and the Enhanced MODIS Airborne Simulator 
(eMAS) to simulate CALIPSO-like observations and 

comparisons with in situ particle observations 

acquired by other aircraft. 

 iii. Statistical distributions of particle size and 

habit shall be compiled and correlations between 

particle distributions and measured and derived 

cloud properties from CPL and eMAS shall be 

investigated, with particular attention paid to 

variations in lidar backscatter color ratio that may 

occur in response to changes in particle size 

and/or habit. 

 

 

 

3.0 Special Requirements

1. Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: Yes 

2. Access to CALIPSO instrument designs and payload processing capabilities is needed at 

times to help interpret the health of the payload instrument and subsystems and resolve 

anomalous situations with them. This information is also used to help refine instrument 

calibration and data processing algorithms. 

3. Other (Specify): 

a. Mission Operations technical team members are required to monitor mission 

performance outside of normal business hours on a rotating on-call basis and to 

complete on-line checklists twice daily (morning and evening) seven days per week. In 

order to maintain after hours limit violation notification capabilities and contact the 

mission partner, CNES, outside of normal working hours, the contractor shall provide to 

its technical team members cell phones capable of receiving e-mail messages. 

 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016. 

 
Schedules shall be agreed upon during monthly meetings held during the first week of each month with 

the TM. 

 

 

Mod 3: The period of performance for Mod 3 only is June 25, 2013 through January 31, 2014. 

 

 

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

1. The contractor shall provide monthly reports (Microsoft Word document delivered to 

the TM via email) which include completed and projected accomplishments, significant 

issues, and metrics reflecting the contractor’s success in meeting the CALIPSO 

performance standards described in Section 2. 

2. The contractor shall prepare, deliver and maintain a document that lists requirements 

and schedule once it has been approved/accepted by the TM. The document shall be 

delivered within a month of the start of the performance period and reviewed on a 

monthly basis with the TM. 

3. The contractor shall provide oral or written status reports as determined by the TM. 

4. The contractor shall provide CALIPSO code and supporting documentation as 

determined by the TM. 

5. The contractor shall provide CALIPSO software tools and supporting documentation 

for the analysis and display of CALIPSO data as determined by the TM. 

6. The contractor shall produce CALIPSO publications and presentations for the 

CALIPSO Science Team and other technical meetings as determined by the TM. 

7. The contractor shall support the production of CALIPSO standard and expedited data 

products as determined by the TM. 

The contractor shall provide CALIPSO standard and expedited data products with a 

delivery schedule as determined by the TM.

 

 

Mod 3: The following additional deliverables are required for Mod 3 only: 

 

 

 

 
8. Monthly electronic progress reports which detail the status of ongoing activities by the 

5th of each month. 

 

 

9. Copy of all products and databases produced (CD rom) by 1/31/2014.

 

 

Mod 4: The following additional deliverables are required for Mod 4 only and should be 

electronically delivered to the TM in Microsoft Office (or compatable) format: 

 

10. Detailed report(s) describing the analyses conducted and conclusions reached by 1/31/2016.

 

11. All documentation, including both design and implementation details, of the data 

screening procedures by 1/31/2016.

 

 

12. Report describing results of the validation studies by 1/31/2016 by 1/31/2016.

 

 

13. Monthly electronic progress reports which detail the status of ongoing activities by 

the 5th of each month. 
Mod 5: The following additional deliverables are required for Mod 5 only and should be electronically 

delivered to the TM in Microsoft Office (or compatable) format: 

 

14. The contractor shall submit a plan, for approval, for the design and development 

of GUI display systems for the CALIPSO and HSRL instrument simulators. 

 

 

15. The contractor shall submit a plan, for approval, for the design and development 

of a Hyperwall display system for diagnostic studies and analysis studies of CALIPSO 

and CERES data.

 

 

16. The contractor shall submit a plan, for approval, for the design and development 

of a CALIPSO Level 3 stratospheric aerosol data product.

 

 

17. The contractor shall submit a plan, for approval, for the design and development 

of a CALIPSO Level 3 Cloud data product.

18. The contractor shall prepare and submit a report on the measurement campaign including an 

analysis of the measurements and prevailing meteorology. Data acquired from the campaign shall be 

submitted to the LaRC Atmospheric Sciences Data Center for archival.

Mod 6: The following additional deliverables are required for Mod 6 only and 

should be electronically delivered to the TM in Microsoft Office (or 

compatable) format: 
 19. The contractor shall submit a final report summarizing the analysis 

approach, findings, and recommendations for revisions to the 

CALIPSO retrieval algorithms.

 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

1. The contractor shall travel to international and domestic meetings and conferences. The exact 

locations and timing of the travel shall evolve over the course of each year with duration of 

approximately 5 business days per travel. The required travel shall include, but are not limited 

to CALIPSO Science Team meetings, which are held once per year; scientific conferences, 

which shall be attended upon review by TM; Calibration/Validation meetings, which are held 

four times a year; LaRC/CNES Technical Interchange Meetings, which are held twice a year; 

Mission Operations Working Group meetings, which are held twice a year; the Annual REVEX 

(French acronym forRevue d’Exploitation) Reviews; and Educational and Public Outreach 

meetings, which shall be attended upon review by TM. 

2. Typical scientific conferences include: 

1. American Geophysical Union conference, first week of December annually in San 

Francisco, CA. 

2. The International Lidar Radar Conferences, held biannually during summer months. 

3. International Radiation Symposium, held annually during summer months. 

Mod 6: The following is additional travel required for this mod:

 3. The contractor shall travel to LaRC on two separate occations to meet 

with the CALIPSO team to discuss the progress/findings of the analysis, as well 

as present to the Lidar Science Working Group. Dates and duration are TBD.

 

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows: 

 

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan. 

 

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR. 

 
10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s): 

 

 
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-003_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Data Acquisition Support for Suborbital Research Platforms

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Mei.Ying.Yang

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: mei.y.yang@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide technical, computer, and overall cognizance to supporting 

measurement activities in the laboratory and onboard atmospheric research aircraft in support 

of sub-orbital flight experiments. This support shall entail computer hardware configuration 

and software development for laboratory and airborne applications. The contractor shall 

develop all the necessary software tools and applications required to meet data acquisition, 

analyses, and archival processes and utilize the latest developments in software and hardware 

to upgrade and enhance present capabilities.

The contractor shall perform the following task requirements:

1. Analysis support for the P-3B Data System (PDS) for data collected during the Deriving 

Information on Surface conditions from Column and Vertically Resolved Observations 

Relevant to Air Quality (DISCOVER-AQ) campaign.

2. Laboratory testing and debugging of the data acquisition hardware and software prior 

to integration of Atmospheric Vertical Observations of CO2 in the Earth's Troposphere 

(AVOCET) on the NASA Dryden DC-8 aircraft for the upcoming Active Sensing of CO2 

Emissions over Nights, Days, and Seasons (ASCENDS) and Southeast Asia Composition, 

Cloud, Climate Coupling Regional Study (SEAC4RS) campaigns.

3. Laboratory testing and debugging of the data acquisition hardware and software prior 

to integration of PICARRO on the NASA Dryden DC-8 aircraft for the upcoming ASCENDS 

campaign.

4. Field support at the Dryden Aircraft Operating Facility (DAOF) during the integration 

and test flight phase of ASCENDS and SEAC4RS to ensure the AVOCET data acquisition 

system is mission ready. 
5. Capture aircraft facility instrument data distributed by the Research Environment for 

Vehicle-Embedded Analysis on Linux (REVEAL) system onboard the DC-8 on the AVOCET 

DAQ system.

6. Laboratory testing and debugging of the data acquisition hardware and software prior 

to integration of AVOCET on the NASA Wallops P3B for the upcoming Discover-AQ 

campaigns.

7. Field support at NASA Wallops during the integration of Discover-AQ to ensure the 

AVOCET data acquisition system is mission ready. 

8. Hardware and software to accommodate real-time plotting of CO2 signals on CO2 

monitor.

9. Software development and support for AVOCET data archival tasks.

10. Assist TM with any related or remaining DISCOVER-AQ items such as uploading the 

binaries, data, documentations, S/W, etc. onto the LaRC ASDC servers, and saving these 

files onto DVDs.

Performance elements specific to this task are as follows:

1. Integration and deployment of instrument hardware and software systems are 

accomplished within schedules agreed on between the contractor and the TM and 

consistent with field deployment requirements.

2. Measurements are captured according to the experiment plans provided by the TM.

3. Government furnished equipment and property is properly utilized, maintained, tracked 

and accounted for.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is (1) to extend the period of 

performance end date to include the ASCENDS and DISCOVER-AQ flights 

scheduled through 2016; (2) to change the TM from Andreas Beyersdorf to 

Melissa Yang, and (3) to add the following requirement under Section 2.1 above:

11. The contractor shall provide software development, data archiving, 

and overall cognizance for supporting measurements activities on board 

atmospheric research platforms in support of NASA sponsored sub-orbital 

flight experiments.

12. The contractor shall provide all support needed for integration and 

deployment of the PDS, AVOCET and SPAMCO2 operating system in the 

field for the DISCOVER-AQ 2014, ACES and ASCENDS field campaigns. 

The contractor shall be responsible for upgrading the operating system for 

AVOCET as per the requirements of the Center.
3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): none.

Travel to Dryden Aircraft Operating Facility (DAOF) and NASA Wallops Flight Facility 

during integration of AVOCET and P-3 Data System during the DISCOVER AQ, SEAC4RS, 

and ASCENDS flight campaigns:

A. Approximately 4-6 days of integration will be required. 

Because flight schedules are subject to change, the NASA TM will communicate with the 

contractor the specific dates of the field campaigns. 

Mod 1: The following travel requirements are added to Section 3.0 above:

B. Approximately 6 days of integration is required for each campaign as 

follows: Two field campaigns in 2014; 6 days of travel is required at NASA 

Wallops Flight Facility for DISCOVER-AQ integration, followed by 6 days of 

travel to the deployment site in Colorado (if needed); 10 days of travel is 

required at NASA DAOF for ASCENDS integration, and deployment. 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2016.

Major milestones are driven by the Discover-AQ, ASCENDS and SEAC4RS mission 

schedule:

1. Integration/test flights on DC-8 for ASCENDS in February 2013

2. Integration/test flights on DC-8 for SEAC4RS in July 2013
3. Integration/test flights on P3 for Discover-AQ in August 2013

4. Software development to modernize data archival system work by July 2013

Mod 1: The additional milestones are as follows:

5. Integration/test flights on P3 for DISCOVER-AQ in June 2014 at NASA WFF

6. Integration/test flights on DC8 for ASCENDS in July 2014 at NASA DAOF

7. AVOCET field computer upgrades to be completed by September 30, 2015

8. Software development for integration of new PICARRO requirements for 

ground based field deployment by June 30, 2014

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide a semi-annual status and accomplishment report for the task electronically 

to the NASA Technical Monitor.

Informal oral meetings shall be held between the contractor and the NASA Technical Monitor at the 

request of the Technical Monitor as required.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety
Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-004_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Infrared Spectral Science

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: david.kratz

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: David.P.Kratz@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

A. The purpose of this task is to conduct research in a number of areas relative to using 

infrared spectral data for the assessment of climate change. The task will involve analysis 

of existing data sets from infrared instruments such as IRIS, AIRS, IASI, LIMS, SABER, 

CERES, MODIS, FIRST, and INFLAME (Acronyms listed below). The task will also involve 

testing new concepts for using infrared data to assess climate variability and change. 

Specific elements of climate processes will also be investigated through comparison of 

infrared measurements and models including one-dimensional radiative transfer models 

up to multidimensional climate models. 

B. A second purpose of this task is to provide support to update the calibration of existing 

infrared spectral sensors such as FIRST and INFLAME instruments. The task will include 

calibrating the instruments with existing blackbody radiance sources, analyzing the data, 

and updating the instrument’s calibration record. The task will include reprocessing 

existing data from the FIRST instrument recorded in prior field campaigns and publishing 

journal articles on the data quality. 

IRIS = Infrared Interferometer Spectrometer 

AIRS = Atmospheric Infrared Sounder 

IASI = Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer 

LIMS = Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere 

SABER = Sounding of the Atmosphere using Broadband Emission 

Radiometry 

CERES = Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System 

MODIS = Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer 

FIRST = Far-Infrared Spectroscopy of the Troposphere 
INFLAME = In-situ Net Flux within the Atmosphere of the Earth

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance 

for the entire task through July 31, 2014 to provide continuing research using 

infrared spectral data for all projects as required in Section 2.0 above.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance 

through October 31, 2014 and add new requirements as set forth below:

C. Travel to Moscow Russia and test the Mini-cell On-orbit Temperature 

Recalibration (MOTR) cells at the Russian Academy of Sciences' 

Institute of Biomedical Problems (IBMP).

i. Collect the data cards from the units and conduct an initial 

analysis of the data collected while on orbit.

ii. Power up both units at the same time and repeat the space 

experiment on the ground to provide an initial post flight 

reference data set (a preflight data set was collected in October 

2013). This will provide pre-, during, and post-flight data 

comparisons on the melt repeatability.

D. Return to SDL for more detailed analysis:

i. Hold a technical interchange meeting (TIM) telecom with NASA 

Langley to review testing designs, drawings, plans, etc., prior to 

initiating detailed analysis at SDL. 

ii. Rerun experiment cycles to determine the cause of any 

“anomalies” observed in the hardware or data sets while on-orbit.
iii. Calibrate the MOTR unit temperature sensors against the 

same NIST-traceable standards at SDL that were used for 

calibration prior to shipped the units to Moscow in 2010.

E. The contractor shall prepare FIRST and deployment 

container for return shipment to NASA Langley.

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to extend 

the period of performance through November 30, 

2014 and add new requirements as set forth below:

C. The contractor shall support a design study for 

the Middle Atmosphere Sounder and thermal 

Emission Radiometer (MASTER). The objective 

of this study is to develop a design/concept of a 

thermal emission limb sounder, based on the 

successful SABER and HIRDLS instruments, as 

specified below:

i. The instrument concept shall be suitable for 

flying in space as a hosted payload, or on a 

free-flying satellite launched by a small launch 

vehicle such as a Pegasus.

ii. The instrument shall be one-half the mass of 

the current SABER instrument and shall require 

one-half the power to operate.

iii. The instrument shall retain the same optical 

performance as the current SABER instrument 

in terms of radiometric precision and accuracy.

iv. LaRC

v. Specific areas that are to be addressed in the 

design/concept study: 
1. Optical Design 

- Stray light analysis including impact of changing 

to polished Al mirrors

- Include dual optical filtering (second focal plane) 

to substantially reduce out of band contributions

- Assess impact of reduced baffling on stray light 

design 

2. Telescope Design 

- Assess impact of using light-weight materials on 

overall mass of instrument 

- Stray light analyses of shortened scan mirror 

baffle 

3. Instrument Electronics

- Develop electronics design incorporating modern 

electronics to reduce power and mass 

4. Instrument thermal design 

- Revise thermal system layout 

- Assess capability of current mini cryo-coolers 

relative to SABER’s cooler, and assess power savings, 

and thermal savings with lower power cooler 

5. Optical chopping
- Assess vendors for providing suitable optical 

choppers 

- Develop a chopper concept if no suitable 

choppers are commercially available 

6. Detector survey 

- Conduct a survey of COTS detector technology to 

be sure that available detectors meet or exceed the 

SABER performance specifications. 

7. Potential hosted spacecraft options

- Conduct survey of potential hosted spacecraft 

options keeping in mind the thermal environment that 

the MASTER instrument will need to operate in. 

8. Prepare a preliminary cost estimate for the MASTER 

instrument. 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through July 31, 

2014.

Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through October 31, 

2014.
Mod 3: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

November 30, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

A. The contractor shall provide a written report in a Microsoft Word document to the 

technical monitor on a monthly basis on the progress of the task. The contractor shall 

meet with the technical monitor on a monthly basis to discuss task requirements, ensure 

clarity of task objectives, and for the technical montior to answer questions that arise in a 

timely manner. 

Mod 2: The following deliverables are required:

1) B. The contractor shall also provide reports to NASA Langley and the NASA Earth Science 

Technology Office (ESTO) summarizing calibration results, documenting in-space MOTR cell 

performance, and discussing possible transition of this technology to TRL-7 as set forth below:

Progress Report – 18 July 2014 

Final Report Draft– 17 October 2014

Final Report – 31 October 2014
C. The contractor shall return FIRST and container to NASA Langley no later 

than May 30, 2014.

Mod 3: The following deliverables are required 

relating to the MASTER design study:

Monthly technical progress report due by the 5th of each month; 

Mid Term Progress Report due 22 August 2014;

Final Progress Report due 14 November 2014; 

Technical Interchange Meetings with Langley to discuss progress as requested;

Technical Interchange Meeting with Langley near end of task by teleconference 

to present final design (before November 30, 2014).

All reports shall be provided electronically to the Technical POC, in a mutually 

agreed-upon format, compatible with Microsoft Office or in PDF format.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.
9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-005_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR)

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: johnathan.hair

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: johnathan.w.hair@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall develop software for conducting experiment simulations, analytical studies, and data 

reduction

associated with atmospheric lidar remote sensing programs. The contractor shall develop hardware and 

software for

data acquisition and real-time analysis systems for airborne lidar atmospheric investigations. The contractor 

shall

develop, operate, and maintain lasers, detectors, and control systems in integrated airborne lidar systems. 

The

contractor shall provide on-site and off-site (field campaigns) operations, systems, networks, and 

configuration support to the lidar program. The contractor shall provide hardware support for lasers, 

detectors, and control systems for these lidar systems.

The contractor shall document the analysis and interpretations of science data in informal reports, papers, or 

journal

articles. The contractor shall provide additional support for the airborne High Spectral Resolution Lidar 

(HSRL) lidar systems as determined by the NASA TM.

Performance standards are as follows:

• Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and/or presented within schedules agreed to 

between the

Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

• Measurements are successfully captured and archived within schedules agreed to between the Contractor 

and NASA

Technical Monitor. (archives vary by field campaign/mission and will be determined and communicated to the 

contractor by the NASA TM).

• Laser and lidar system components and subsystems are successfully developed and operated within 

schedules

agreed to between the Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

• Computer/Network functionality shall be restored within one shift of failure contingent upon availability of 

parts.

• Develop, integrate, and test lidar components and subsytems, including autonomous control and data 

acquisition

systems, for the Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based Global Ozone Lidar Demonstrator (GOLD) project.
• Generate backups as specified by each point of contact within schedules agreed to between the Contractor 

and NASA

Technical Monitor.

• Purchase specialized software and hardware for advanced data analyses associated with new HSRL 

and Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) systems as determined by the TM.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

• Period of performance: February 1, 2013 – January 31, 2016

• Milestones and schedules are as agreed to in monthly planning and coordination meetings between the 

Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Contractor shall deliver the following to NASA Technical Monitor at agreed upon intervals and in formats 

specified by the NASA TM:

• Lidar standard data products.

• Lidar experiment simulation results.

• Lidar, in situ, and satellite data analysis products.

• Resolution of all systems and configuration problems.

• Backup of all units on a prioritized schedule.

• Updates of system and standard products.

• Informal meetings as needed at the request of the customer.

• Contractor shall provide quarterly reports on progress, results, and issues electronically to NASA Technical 

Monitor

• Papers and journal articles as appropriate.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The contractor must be able to travel to participate in domestic and foreign field experiments and 

domestic and foreign conferences/science meetings/workshops. This will include travel to support 

the SEAC4RS field campaign. Destinations and dates are still uncertain, but will include travel for 

scientist/engineers to Palmdale, California and a SEAC4RS destination TBD by NASA. Travel may also 

include trips to international and domestic meetings and conferences as determined by the TM. For 

the purposes of estimating, 1-2 domestic conferences no more than 5 days in length.

Additional travel requirements may be necessary and will be determined by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 
fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-006_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: daniel.zhou

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Daniel.K.Zhou@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide software and analysis support for hyperspectral remote sensing research 

as follows:

1. Test National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) Cross-track 

Infrared and Microwave Sensor Suite (CrIMSS) algorithm and provide support to NPOESS Integrated 

Office.

2. Provide software programming support on radiative transfer model development, and retrieval 

inversion codes for Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) CrISSEM.

3. Support algorithm development for the hyperspectral remote sensing group at NASA Langley 

Research Center (LaRC).

4. Support data analysis and validation on radiative transfer models' inter-comparison, error analysis, and 

retrieved geophysical parameters validation using in-situ measurements and Numerical Weather Prediction 

(NWP) model analysis.

5. Develop radiative transfer model for hyperspectral sensors

6. Develop methods for hyperspectral sensors for weather and climate applications.

7. Generate proxy data for hyperspectral sensors.

Performance Standards:

• Algorithms are demonstrated to function as designed on a local computer system.

• Software is developed and tested on schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the Task 

Monitor (TM).

• Analyses to support algorithm development are completed within schedules agreed upon between the 

contractor and the TM.
• Data analysis and validation activities are accurate and completed within schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

The contractor shall meet with the Technical Monitor to report on the work progress monthly at an 

agreed upon schedule between the NASA TM and the contractor.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

 Monthly report in electronic format submitted to the TM detailing the work progress, significant 

results, issues, and plans. Report shall be submitted at the end of each calendar month.

 Software and related documentation shall be delivered via electronic media to the TM when 

completed.

 Analysis results, data sets, and plots shall be delivered to the TM per agreed upon schedule 

between the contractor and the TM.

 Monthly financial management report in electronic form shall be received from the Contractor. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

no travel is required in support of this task.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.
10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-008_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Retrieving Physical Properties of Subvisual Clouds with a Synergy of Glory 

and CALIPSO Measurements

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: constantine.lukashin

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: constantine.lukashin-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall perform the tasks as described in the NASA-selected proposal 

entitled, "Retrieving Physical Properties of Subvisual Clouds with a Synergy of Glory 

and CALIPSO Measurements." The primary goal of these tasks is to examine the clear 

domain for subvisual clouds and retrieve the physical properties of subvisual clouds to 

help the Glory mission reduce the uncertainty in the retrieved aerosol properties.

The tasks include, but are not limited to:

1. Use Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) 

and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data to study the global 

distribution and vertical distribution of the super-thin clouds

2. Study the sensitivity of the top-of-atmosphere (TOA) 1.37-μm polarized reflectance 

to the surface condition and the aerosol amount below the subvisual cloud layer 

through modeling.

3. Analyze Research Scanning Polarimeter (RSP) data with coincident and collocated 

data from MODIS and CALIPSO to get the measured invisible cloud physical 

properties.

4. Develop an algorithm which can be directly applied to the future Glory Aerosol 

Polarimetry Sensor (APS) data for removing the invisible cloud effect from Glory 

aerosol product.
The contractor shall contribute to and participate in Glory Science Team meetings by presenting 

research results.

Mod 1: The purpose of this mod is to add a study to Section 2.0 

above. The need of this additional study is a direct result from 

an on-going investigation which revealed that a study to 

improve aerosol retrieval algorithms is now required:

5. Develop light-scattering models and simulate heterogeneous singlescattering properties of heterogeneous ice crystals to enhance radiative 

transfer calculations

Mod 2: The purpose of this mod is to allow the contractor to complete 

Items 4 and 5 in Section 2.0 above, as set forth below; this extension 

will also provide additional time for validation of results, comparison 

with other models and satellite observations, and allow for publication 

and delivery of results.

For item 4. The algorithm has been completed but additional time is 

required to quantify the performance of the retrieval method 

implemented in the algorithm.

For item 5. Light scattering models and simulations have been 

completed but additional time is required to assess the results and 

improve accuracy for operational applications.

3.0 Special Requirements

none

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

PoP February 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 
Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015

1. Develop model of sensitivity of Top-of-Atmosphere (TOA) 1.37 micron radiation to surface roughness 

and aerosol amount

2. Refine and expand adding-doubling model to incorporate results of prior studies

3. Use model to produce systematic analysis of sub-visual clouds effect on 1.37 micron polarized 

radiance over both oceans and land.

4. Acquire and prepare RSP data for analysis

5. Analyze RSP data with collocated MODIS and CALIPSO data to refine sub-visual cloud properties.

6. Develop a Glory retrieval algorithm that incorporates sub-visual clouds

7) Develop Bidirectional Polarization Reflectance Functions (BPDF) using RSP data and radiative 

transfer models

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide algorithm approaches, computer code, and scientific results are 

demonstrated and documented within schedules as agreed to between the contractor and the TM.

The contractor shall provide analysis and interpretation of science data are documented in peerreviewed journal papers , conference presentations and proceedings, and Glory science team meetings.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel, domestic and international, may be required for this tasks. However no trips are currently 

identified.

Additional information regarding travel requirements shall be provided to the contractor by the NASA 

TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this mod is to identify two anticipated 

travel requirements; both pending internal NASA approval and 

the final approval status will be communicated by the NASA TM 

before commencement of travel:

a. One trip to American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference in 
December 2013 (San Francisco, CA - 5 days)

b. One trip to CLARREO Science Definition Team Meeting in Spring 

2014 (Domestic trip TBD - 3 days)

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-011_Mod6 CY2

Task Order Title: In Situ Aerosol Measurements

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: bruce.anderson

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Bruce.E.Anderson@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Description of Work

The contractor shall: 

• Provide mission planning; instrument development, testing and checkout, and improvement; and 

execution of experiments to collect and analyze gaseous and particulate emissions from combustors 

and aircraft engines.

• Provide instrument set up and calibration, field operations, data acquisition, analysis and archiving for 

tropospheric chemistry field missions. 

• Participate in making in situ measurements from aircraft as part of tropospheric chemistry field studies.

• Provide support in assimilating data from a variety of sources to create merged data sets and publicassessable data-bases for engine and combustor emission experiments.

• Provide support in creating and maintaining a web page.

• Provide computer graphics for presentations and journal publications. 

• Provide calibration, pre-mission preparation, testing, and integration of the DACOM instrument.

• Provide assistance in generating reports and journal articles.

• Provide assistance in collecting and analyzing aerosol samples using a variety of laboratory equipment 

such as ion chromatography, thermal optical analysis, and GC/MS.

• Provide base measurement and data distribution support aboard the NASA P-3B.

• Incorporate and test newly available modifications to DACOM optical and flow systems.

Mod 2

 In coordination with the NASA TM, design and fabricate a modified Hi-CAS for 

improved performance in cloud systems

 Perform CFD modeling of modified inlet performance
 Analyze of aircraft data to examine the performance of the modified Hi-CAS

Performance Standards

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

• Calibration, integration and deployment of instrument suites are accomplished by schedules agreed 

upon by the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor

• Measurements are captured and archived before agreed upon deadlines between the NASA Technical 

Monitor and contractor

• Analysis and interpretation of science data are documented and/or presented within established time 

frames agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor

• Required documents are received within time period requested by NASA Technical Monitor

• Data bases, web sites, and graphical products are created within time period requested by NASA 

Technical Monitor.

Mod 4: The government has extended the length of field missions in January 2013 requiring additional 

contractor support for software engineering, instrument integration and calibration, and mission field 

support.

Mod 5: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance for Cl arkson 

University ONLY, a subcontractor on this task, in order to complete the following unfinished CY 

2 tasks:

 Analyze of aircraft data to examine the performance of the modified HiCAS

Mod 6: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance for 

Clarkson University ONLY, a subcontractor on this task, in order to complete the 

following unfinished CY 2 tasks due to the change in schedule of the SEAC4RS mission:

 Analyze of aircraft data to examine the performance of the 

modified Hi-CAS

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No

Other(Specify): Instrument engineer must have security clearance in order to participate in DOD 

sponsored laboratory and field studies.

All personnel must be able to travel to participate in domestic and foreign field experiments. This will 

include travel to support the NASA DC3 (Kansas) and SEAC4RS (Thailand) field campaigns and 

ACCRI laboratory study (Cleveland). Destinations and dates are still uncertain, but will include travel for 

2 scientist/engineers to Palmdale California for 21 days; for 1 scientist to Salina Kansas for 30 days; for 
1 scientist/engineer to Thailand for 30 days; and for 1 scientist/engineer to Cleveland Ohio for 14 

days. Additional travel may be required which will be determined by the TM.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance is February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.

Mod 2: Period of Performance is May 7, 2012 through January 31, 

2013.

Mod 3: Period of performance from October 15, 2012 to January 31, 2013.

Mod 5: New Period of Performance for Clarkson University ONLY is: February 

1, 2012 through January 31, 2014.

Mod 6: New Period of Performance for Clarkson University ONLY is: February 

1, 2012 through January 31, 2015.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Contractor shall provide a written progress report of status and accomplishments on a semi-annual time 

basis electronically to the NASA Technical Monitor.

Contractor shall deliver scanner system by the schedule agreed to by the NASA Technical Monitor and 

the contractor.

Mod 2

 Contractor shall deliver a new sleeve that fits over the existing flowtube implementing 

the re-designed airflow

 Contractor shall deliver a report on the CFD modeling results.

 Contractor shall deliver a report describing the performance of the modified sampler.

 Contractor shall deliver a short final report summarizing project results on completion of 

the work.

Mod 5: The following final CY 2 deliverables are outstanding and are due to the NASA TM as specified 

below:

 Contractor shall deliv er a report describing the performance of the modified sampler.

 Contractor shall deliv er a short final report summarizing project results on completion of the work.
Mod 6: The following final CY 2 deliverables are outstanding and are due to 

the NASA TM as specified below:

 Contractor shall deliver a report describing the performance of 

the modified sampler.

 Contractor shall deliver a short final report summarizing project 

results on completion of the work.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

A number of DOD-sponsored laboratory and field studies shall be supported by the contractor over the 

course of this task. Data acquired during the course of these experiments is classified, and requires a 

security clearance for access, as does the acquisition software itself. 

Shipping of materials and purchase of supplies may be required to support laboratory 

instrument development.

Mod 1: Purchase of some miscellaneous items to support airborne field missions, instrument 

development, and laboratory processes may be required, as directed by the TM. These items 

include, but are not limited to, circuit boards, microprocessor boards, data storage devices, 

electronic memory devices, electrical/electronic connectors, test devices, electro-optical 

components, laser optical components, diodes, software programs, computing equipment, 

interface devices, and other similar miscellaneous items. Other items include training costs, 

publication costs, and conference fees, as directed by the TM.

Mod 2: Purchase of quantity one, HIMIL aerosol probe to support ACCESS airborne field 

mission aboard the LaRC HU-25 aircraft. The probe is a non-heated diffusing inlet: with the 

same design as NCAR PN 102309, without the ni-chrome wire heated nose and 3-wire RTD.

Mod 3: Purchase of quantity one central data acquisition system, to support ACCESS airborne 

field mission aboard the LaRC HU-25 aircraft. Requirements for the data acquisition system 

including the following:

RSD requires a Data Acquisition/Monitoring Unit qualified to DO-160, Environmental 

Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment with the following capabilities:

-Ability to monitor, record and download a minimum of 12 ARINC 429 data 

busses, high or low speed.

-Ability to monitor, record and download one channel of MIL-STD-1553 data.

-Ability to monitor, record and download one channel of ARINC 708 data.

-Ability to monitor, record and download one channel of ARINC 717 data.

-Ability to monitor, record a minimum of 12 configurable aircraft discrete signals.
-Ability to communicate to PC and/or server via Ethernet Protocol operating at 

speeds up to 1GHz.

- Powered via 28 VDC, negative ground.

-Ability to accept and log data synchronized via and IRIG time source.

- Software that provides a GUI-based interface that will allow our researchers to 

easily monitor, download, configure and plot data based on a menu-driven 

engine.

-USB capability for peripheral devices.

-MIL-SPEC electrical connectors for I/O and Power.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-012_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Science Communication

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: rebecca.bales

Organization: E3:Science Directorate

Email Address: Rebecca.W.Bales@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 Communication:

The contractor shall research and write news releases, fact sheets, video scripts, photo captions and 

releases, and articles for media consumption that are related to activities and research in the Science 

Directorate (SD). Topics shall be selected in discussions between the contractor and the Technical 

Monitor (TM). The contractor shall post TM-approved items on the Science Directorate NASA web 

portal page (website address and access to the website will be provided by the NASA TM), and work 

with the NASA portal team to post selected items. The contractor shall research content, write text and 

oversee production of video news releases, video b-roll, photography, animation, graphic illustrations, 

and provide on-site consultation on technical content to support television remote live shots. The 

contractor shall work with NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) Public Affairs Office to respond to 

news media inquiries concerning the Science Directorate, help arrange interviews with LaRC personnel 

and provide requested media products such as fact sheets, news releases, and other media products 

as required by the NASA TM. The contractor shall develop and maintain NASA and non-NASA contacts 

to accomplish the above. The contractor shall provide feedback via email to LaRC personnel including 

but not limited to program/project personnel and senior staff on the daily record of news media 

outcomes as tracked by LaRC Public Affairs.

The contractor shall maintain an awareness of new media options and target SD content as appropriate 

for such new media outlets including but not limited to blogs, MySpace, and YouTube.

The contractor shall provide technical writing support for internal Science Directorate communications 

including but not limited to the annual report, metrics report, and weekly key activities.

The contractor shall provide technical writing assistance to Science Directorate personnel to maintain, 

update and upgrade web pages containing research and public outreach content, and ensure that the 

pages meet NASA criteria for security and design.

The contractor shall provide a staff member who can be part of a high-functioning communications team 

with specialized experience as a multimedia producer and graphic designer with animation experience. 
The contractor shall provide a junior level staff member with graphic designer experience to provide 

additional depth to existing support.

The contractor shall continue participation in local events, including but not limited to Science Cafés, 

which shall consist of the following: a) Work with the Science Directorate staff and the Langley 

Research Center staff to identify local events where the Science Directorate or Langley Research 

Center has a presence; b) Conduct research and provide recommendations on how to use these events 

to reach out to the local community and invite participation and suggestions on how to promote the 

podcasts or other form of communication media of these events.

Performance Standards:

1. Written products are completed within the agreed upon schedule with the TM.

2. Responses to inquiries are handled within the agreed upon schedule with the TM.

3. Websites are updated and maintained within a timeframe agreed upon with the TM.

2.2 Communication Initiative Facilitiation:

The contractor shall provide facilitation expertise for 10 - 15 Science Directorate-related retreats as part 

of the Communication Initiative. These retreats are meant to assist SD management in maturing their 

management and communication skills contribute to more effective team within SD and better 

communicate with other directorates, including but not limited to Flight Projects, Engineering, and 

Systems Analysis and Concepts, team members, and stakeholders. Retreat objectives include but are 

not limited to strategic planning efforts, relationship, collaboration, and communication development, 

definition of roles and responsibilities, and development of problem solving skills. These retreats are 

approximately 3 days in length and involve preparation and follow-up activities (details of retreat length 

vary and exact number of days will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA TM). The retreats 

require approximately 40 - 50 hrs per retreat. The retreat process typically contains the following steps:

1. Meet with the Director of SD to determine desired outcomes and to determine retreat agenda

2. Interview participants, typically via telephone

3. Design and deliver an agenda

4. Facilitate the retreat

5. Prepare and deliver a final report which includes agreements, actions, and next steps

Place of Performance:

All retreats are held on-site at Langley Research Center, except for twice yearly retreats at the NASA 

Management Education Center at NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015 to provide 

continuing Science communication and facilitation support for the 

Science Directorate.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A
4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

For task 2.1, schedules and priorities shall be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Task 

Monitor in weekly status meetings.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

For 2.1:

• The contractor's deliverables shall include news releases, fact sheets, articles, tip 

sheets for conferences with major LaRC participation, compliant web pages, and the 

Science Directorate annual report and shall be delivered in an agreed upon timeframe 

with the NASA TM electronically or other media as determined by the NASA TM.

• The contractor's deliverables for the communication initiative shall be completed 

based upon the schedule agreed to between the contractor and the Science 

Directorate in the media that is appropriate for the individual task as determined by the 

NASA TM. 

• Deliverables for the history of the Science Directorate shall be completed based 

upon the schedule agreed to between the contractor and the Science Director. The 

actual documents shall be in an electronic format as requested by the NASA TM.

For 2.2:

• Deliverables include initiation of meetings to begin planning the retreat, interviews, 

documented agendas, on-site facilitation, and a final report of outcomes of each 

retreat as a Microsoft Word document delivered to the NASA TM via email.

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6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

For 2.1 The contractor shall travel to a number of events, depending on the 

ongoing work of the Science Directorate. These may include science team 

meetings and major project events including but not limited to a mission 

launch. The contractor shall travel to participate in meetings of the NASA 

public affairs, outreach, and web portal communities. The number of trips will 

vary depending on need, but about six trips per year may be expected.

For 2.2 The contractor shall travel to Langley Research Center in support of 

each retreat. Twice a year, travel is required to NASA Wallops Flight 

Facility.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-014_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: CERES Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: jonathan.gleason

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Jonathan.L.Gleason@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall perform tasks to support the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy 

System (CERES) project in five technical/scientific functional areas: 1) Instrument, ERBELike (ERBE is the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment) products, and operations; 2) Clouds; 3) 

Surface and Atmospheric Radiation Budget (SARB); 4) Angular Distribution Models (ADMs 

and top-of-atmosphere (TOA) fluxes; and 5) Time Interpolation and Spatial Averaging (TISA). 

In addition, the contractor shall perform tasks associated with Data Management (DM) support. 

The CERES project is organized in Working Groups (WGs) and the Data Management Team 

(DMT), each of which has a Civil Service Chairperson (or lead), which receives support from 

contractor staff. The TM is the CERES DMT lead. The DMT lead works under the direction of 

the CERES Principal Investigator (PI). The PI leads the overall CERES effort and provides 

scientific and technical direction for the team and sets priorities for the work performed. The PI 

works directly with the DMT lead, WG leads and contractor workforce.

2.1 Technical/Science Support. The contractor shall perform analyses to establish accurate 

calibrations for all CERES instruments. The contractor shall monitor on-orbit instrument 

operations and provide support for identifying and implementing any required actions including 

actions associated with spacecraft maneuvers. The contractor shall perform cost, programmatic, 

and engineering trade analyses utilizing historical CERES and ERBE project data to facilitate 

development, acquisition and deployment of Earth Radiation Budget instruments/missions. The 

contractor shall perform tasks associated with development and implementation of the CERES 

cloud retrieval subsystem; development of angular distribution models and TOA flux 

subsystem; development of the SARB subsystem including surface-only algorithms; 

development of TISA algorithms and subsystems; and continued analysis of ERBE data. The 

contractor shall perform analyses to develop and validate surface ultraviolet radiation and 

surface photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) products; incorporate PAR into bio-geochemical models; investigate fusion of measurements from different instruments to study cloud 
3-D effects; and determine the atmospheric response to rapidly changing sea ice cover in polar 

regions. The contractor shall study the performance of radiometric instruments in lowtemperature and low-pressure environments for potential applications in polar regions and on 

high altitude platforms. The contractor shall develop and apply radiative transfer models to 

study cloud radiative effects at the top of the atmosphere and the surface. The contractor shall 

investigate aerosol and cloud interactions using satellite and surface observations. The 

contractor shall perform tasks associated with algorithm development, computer programming, 

analysis, validation, and internet-based data display and data dissemination for scientific 

studies related to the CERES project. The contractor shall perform radiative transfer studies, 

parametric analyses of radiation processes, cloud algorithm development, verification, and 

validation, related atmospheric studies, and visualization of results. The contractor shall 

summarize work/analyses in memos, reports, reviewed scientific journals, or other appropriate 

avenues. Additional services may be required to support targeted CERES cloud and ice studies 

– in particular, liaison with Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) to facilitate science 

data interaction with institutions in France. The contractor shall provide asset management, 

software maintenance and license renewal tracking.

2.2 Data Management Support. The contractor shall provide CERES and ERBE Data 

Management (DM) support. Provide coordination of contractor data management effort. 

Provide science data processing codes for implementing ERBE and CERES algorithms into 

Data Management subsystem software. The operational code must execute correctly at both the 

Science Computing Facilities (SCF) and the ASDC Modernization through Integration (AMI) 

system at the Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC). The contractor shall provide support 

for software design, development, implementation, testing, validation, configuration 

management, and documentation management for processing and analyzing CERES and ERBE 

data from satellite missions. Provide software and data processing support for Subsystem WG 

lead data product validation efforts at the Science Computing Facility. Documentation may 

include data products catalogs, interface requirements, data management plans, ancillary input 

data, quality assessment plans, coding guidelines, software design documents, validation 

documents, test plans, operator's manuals, data set collection guides, and other documentation 

as needed to satisfy project/program requirements. The contractor shall support CERES DM 

activities as indicated in the subsections below.

2.2.1 Code Development. Consistent with requirements and priorities established by the 

CERES Subsystem Working Group Chairpersons, the contractor shall perform code 

development and maintenance for production and analysis codes. The contractor shall support 

code delivery of production codes to the ASDC for data product production in accordance with 

the CERES Code Delivery Process (documented at http://ceres.larc.nasa.gov/docs.php). The 

contractor shall develop and support production codes, consistent with the CERES Data 

Management and Configuration Management Plans, and consistent with requirements 

established by the WG leads. The requirements are communicated during scheduled Working 

Group meetings, or as needed, and documented by email. The contractor shall support code and 

algorithm reviews and evaluations as required by the CERES DMT Lead or CERES Principal 

Investigator.

2.2.2 Develop and maintain documentation for the CERES Subsystem Codes. In response to 

the technical requirements of the CERES Working Group Chairpersons and the Data 
Management Lead, the contractor shall document all codes and their development activities. 

The requirements are communicated during scheduled WG meetings, or as needed, and 

documented by email. The contractor shall record all requirements in the CERES 

Requirements Logs (http://ceres.larc.nasa.gov/requirements_logs.php). The contractor shall 

provide supporting documentation including, but not limited to, Test Plans, Operators’ Manuals 

and Sample Read Packages for all software deliveries where necessary according to the CERES 

Configuration Management Plan. The contractor shall maintain working documentation to 

supplement coding, as required to make implementation understandable to reviewers. 

2.2.3 Participate in subsystem working group and CERES Science Team meetings. The 

contractor task participants shall attend local (within 25 miles of Langley) meetings (without 

travel reimbursement) as needed for the work requirements established by the Subsystem WG 

leads. Attendance at non-local meetings shall be through the specific written authorization of 

the NASA Task Monitor.

2.2.4 Perform Configuration Management processes for the CERES Production Codes and 

provide configuration management of non-production codes, as appropriate. As specified in 

the CERES Configuration Management Plan and the CERES Data Management Plan, and as 

further defined in Section 6.0, the contractor shall follow the requirements contained therein. 

The contractor shall proactively identify and recommend to the CERES DMT lead, such 

improvements to the processes and practices that will permit the delivery process to be more 

efficient (i.e., use less computer or personnel resources) and quicker in turnaround time without 

risking integrity and reproducibility of the codes delivered to the ASDC.

2.2.5 Define requirements for and monitor data stored in the CERES Science Computing 

Facility (SCF) at the NASA Langley Atmospheric Sciences Data Center (ASDC). The 

efficient use of assigned storage capacity is important due to the volumes of data used and 

created in the SCF. Each working group is allocated dedicated space for their use. The 

contractor shall work with the CERES SCF Storage Allocation Coordinator, to store CERES 

data products, both public and non-public, in a single location to avoid duplication of files; 

working groups shall identify their needs to the Storage Allocation Coordinator, shall 

accommodate them within the space available. The CERES Storage Allocation Coordinator is a 

contractor, designated by the CERES Data Management Team Lead, who is responsible for 

allocating disk storage as appropriate, based on the CERES PI’s priorities and the availability 

of disk space. The Allocation Coordinator is responsible for projecting ahead the need for 

storage capacity and acquiring it as funding permits. The contractor shall provide 

recommendations as to future needs and requests for storage for working groups and teams and 

shall follow the allocations provided.

2.2.6 Provide Software Library Support. The contractor shall maintain the Satellite Tool Kit 

(STK), cereslib, and perl_lib software libraries in order to support CERES software 

development. The code baselines for STK, cereslib and perl_lib reside in the CERES SCF. 

Changes to the Production version of any of the above referenced software packages shall 

require CERES DMT lead approval prior to propagation. 

2.2.7 Logistical Support for CERES Science Team Meetings. The contractor shall help the PI 

organize local and non-local CERES science team meetings as well as produce meeting 
summary reports and post to the Earth Observer newsletter. Logistical support includes but is 

not limited to interacting with hotel representatives concerning group accommodations, 

assisting with making food/beverage arrangements, assisting with web registration site, 

coordinating invitational travel to CERES meetings for invited speakers, loading meeting 

speaker presentations for viewing on the overhead projector and posting presentations on 

CERES website following the meeting. Government funds shall not be used to furnish any 

food or beverage for meetings.

2.2.8 Production Requests (PR), Scheduling and Monitoring. The contractor shall produce 

software Production Requests (PRs) to execute CERES code in the ASDC production 

environment. PRs contain configuration information, output product and date range 

information to execute a predefined segment of the CERES production code. The contractor 

shall develop and deliver new and updated PRs for software deliveries. The contractor shall 

deliver PRs to the ASDC System Integration and Test (SIT) team prior to delivery of the 

associated software change. PRs shall be accurate (accurate shall be defined as free of errors) 

when delivered to SIT as to minimize delays due to iteratively applying corrections and 

redelivering the PR to SIT. The contractor shall monitor CERES production processing at the 

ASDC and deliver PRs to SIT no later than 1.5 business days prior to the time the PR is needed 

in the production area as to avoid delays in production processing. The contractor shall develop 

and deliver PRs as requested by the DMT lead. The contractor shall provide scheduling 

support to the DMT lead for software delivery, testing and production scheduling. 

2.3 Performance Standards

2.3.1 Performance Standards for Technical and Scientific support are as follows:

a. Instrument on-orbit operations are monitored and actions implemented to maintain 

instrument health and data gathering capability

b. Instrument calibrations are to the required CERES accuracy standards in accordance 

with Subsystem Level Documents (documented at http://ceres.larc.nasa.gov/docs.php), 

or as communicated during CERES Science Team meetings, scheduled Working Group 

meetings, or as needed, and documented by email.

c. Algorithm approaches are demonstrated and documented within agreed upon schedules

d. Demonstrate that algorithms have been implemented properly within agreed upon 

schedules designated in the contractor monthly reports

e. Designated operational algorithms, once developed, are maintained under proper 

configuration management procedures and can be reproduced (if lost) within an agreed 

to timeframe designated in the contractor monthly reports

f. Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and/or presented within 

agreed upon schedules provided in the contractor monthly reports

g. Websites/databases/archives are updated within an agreed to timeframe provided in the 

contractor monthly reports
2.3.2 Performance Standards for Data Management activities are as follows:

a. Demonstrate that algorithms have been implemented properly within agreed upon 

schedules designated in the contractor monthly reports

b. Designated operational algorithms, once developed, are maintained under proper 

configuration management procedures and can be reproduced (if lost) within an agreed 

to timeframe designated in the contractor monthly reports

c. Websites/databases/archives are updated within an agreed to timeframe provided in the 

contractor monthly reports

d. Required documents delivered within agreed to schedules designated in the contractor 

monthly reports

e. Representation by each data management team subsystem at the Bi-weekly CERES 

DMT meeting. 

f. PRs delivered to ASDC with accurate content with sufficient time as not to delay SIT 

testing or production processing. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to increase the number of hours for one of the 

subcontractors. The number of hours was incorrectly proposed in the contractor’s Task 

Order Plan (TOP) for the task award. 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No 

Other (Specify): 

3.2.1 Interaction with CERES Working Group Teams

Members of the CERES DMT support the CERES Working Groups and provide data 

management and software development support in response to work requirements defined by 

these groups on an ongoing basis, while reporting activities to the DMT Lead.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is 02/01/2013 through 01/31/2016.

DMT Biweekly Meetings: 1:00 PM EST on alternating Wednesdays.
5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

5.1 Technical/Scientific - The contractor shall deliver the following items electronically via 

email to the PI, TM or designated representative.

a. Mission/instrument status reports provided by the contractor to the instrument working 

group lead by the end of each month

b. Monthly calibration status reports provided by the contractor to the instrument working 

group lead by the end of each month

c. Standard CERES data products for each subsystem as defined in on-line CERES 

documentation (documented at http://ceres.larc.nasa.gov/docs.php)

d. Data retrieval and analysis algorithms as established by working group leads and the PI.

e. Code and supporting documentation as established by working group leads

f. Publications and presentations as appropriate to report results

5.2 Data Management

a. Informal Monthly Status Report via e-mail within 5 days of the end of the month

b. Code and Supporting Documentation as requested by the TM and/or PI.

c. Publications/conference papers as appropriate.

d. Participation in CERES Bi-weekly DMT Meetings

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Access to Government owned computing systems located in Buildings 1250 and 1668C or 

other designated facility, consistent with the CERES data processing and scientific analysis 

requirements will be provided, based on appropriate IT Security authorizations and system 

owner approval. Each user account will be authorized by the SD System Owner, who will 

coordinate the appropriate approvals for the various machines.

6.1 Technical/Scientific

Travel is required to science team meetings, workshops and conferences. Historically, there has 

been one trip per year for each contractor employee assigned to the task. Ten percent of trips 

are international. The remaining trips are fairly uniformly distributed across the US. Additional 

travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM and/or PI.

6.2 Data Management
Travel is required to 1 non-local CERES Science Team meeting each year. Historically, each 

subsystem area is represented by a Data Management team member working on that 

subsystem. Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM and/or 

PI.

a. CERES Data Management Team Plans documenting performance requirements and 

compatibility standards are available at http://ceres.larc.nasa.gov/docs.php

b. Biweekly subsystem and system status reports are posted at 

http://ceres.larc.nasa.gov/cpob.php

c. DMT internal documentation is posted at 

http://ceres.larc.nasa.gov/Internal/intern_docs.php

d. CERES/ERBE/CALIPSO Science Computing Facility documentation is posted at

http://ceres-scf.larc.nasa.gov/

e. Science Directorate Administrative Tasks are accomplished at the following website:

https://science-atol.larc.nasa.gov/

6.3 Upon TM approval, the contractor shall travel to the following conferences. American 

Geophysical Union Spring and Fall meetings (5 days)

a. American Meteorological Society Annual and Topical meetings (3-4 days)

b. Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) (5-6 days)

c. Gordon Research Conference (Solar Radiation and Climate) (5-6 days)

d. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (IGARSS) (5-6 days)

e. European Geophysical Union (EGU) (6 days)

f. The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) (5-6 days)

g. International Radiation Symposium (IRS) (4-5 days)

h. International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS) (4-5 

days)

i. EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference (4-5 days)

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 
fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-015_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Stratospheric Cloud and Aerosol Studies

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Michael.Pitts

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: michael.c.pitts@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

CALIPSO (Cloud-Aerosol-Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Observations) is a satellite mission 

designed to provide global measurements of aerosols and clouds required for a better 

understanding of their role in the climate system and to improve our abilities to predict longterm climate change and seasonal-interannual variability. One of the unique products of 

CALIPSO is an extensive database of stratospheric aerosol and polar stratospheric cloud (PSC) 

observations. PSCs play an important role in stratospheric ozone depletion and the CALIPSO 

data provide a unique opportunity to improve our understanding of PSC processes and their 

role in ozone depletion. The CALIPSO data will also be useful for studies of stratospheric 

aerosol outside of the polar regions. The contractor shall provide support for the scientific 

analyses of the CALIPSO stratospheric aerosol and PSC data.

The contractor shall be responsive to requirements established by the Task Monitor (TM). 

Science analyses shall include investigations of PSC processes through advanced analyses of 

data from CALIPSO and other relevant datasets identified by the TM such as the Aura 

Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) and the European Union project RECONCILE 

(reconciliation of essential process parameters for an enhanced predictability of Arctic 

stratospheric ozone loss and its climate interactions), as well as optical and microphysical 

models. The contractor shall perform analyses to evaluate the information content of the 

CALIPSO PSC observations and improve the characterization of PSC microphysical 

properties. The contractor shall provide data, graphics, and other inputs for documenting 

technical analyses and scientific studies. 

The contractor shall provide travel support for technical interface meetings for non-NASA 

participants, including visiting scientists, students, and post-docs, as determined by the TM.
The contractor may be requested to attend Science Team and technical conferences as 

determined by the TM.

The contractor shall meet the following performance standards in providing CALIPSO 

stratospheric aerosol and cloud analysis support:

 Data analyses approaches are demonstrated and documented within schedules agreed 

upon between the contractor and the TM.

 Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and/or presented within 

schedules agreed upon between the contractor and TM.

 Results of studies, investigations, and modeling activities are delivered within 

schedules agreed upon between the contractor and TM.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

4.1 Schedule: Schedules will be agreed upon during biweekly meeting or as 

requested by the TM.

4.2 Milestones: As established by the TM and agreed to by the contractor.

4.3 Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide Quarterly Reports (electronic files delivered via email) which 

include completed and projected accomplishments and metrics reflecting the contractor’s 

success in meeting the performance standards described in Section 2.

The contractor shall provide data, graphics, and other inputs for documenting technical 

analyses and scientific studies as determined by discussion with the TM.

The contractor shall produce scientific publications as appropriate to report results to the 

scientific community.

The contractor shall produce presentations for CALIPSO science team and other technical 

meetings as determined by discussion with the TM.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The contractor shall travel to the following meetings, including but not limited to, RECONCILE final 

project science meeting in Hungary in February 2013 for 5 days; CALIPSO/CloudSat Science Team 

meeting in Boulder, CO for 5 days between September and October 2013; additional travel may be 

required during the contract year and will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA TM.
7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-017_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: CERES Ocean Validation Experiment (COVE) Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Donald.Garber

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Donald.P.Garber@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall perform instrument installation, maintenance, data collection, instrument 

calibration, and systems upgrades associated with the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant 

Energy S ystem (CERES) Chesapeake Lighthouse site. As part of this support the contractor 

shall provide, maintain, and operate a facility for COVE instrument characterization. The 

contractor shall arrange for helicopter transportation to the Chesapeake Lighthouse to conduct 

on-site operations and maintenance. The contractor shall also arrange for other modes of 

transportation, such as by boat, as required to complete the work.

The Chesapeake Lighthouse (owned by Department of Energy - DOE) has forbidden NASA 

access for the winter months of February through April. During this time, the contractor shall 

maintain the instrumentation remotely. Additionally, the contractor shall arrange for helicopter 

transportation to remove NASA property from the Chesapeake Lighthouse (during the 

approximate months of April – August 2013), as mandated by DOE. The contractor shall store 

the equipment at a location approved by the NASA TM until DOE completes renovations of 

the lighthouse (~2015) and reinstates NASA access to the lighthouse. The contractor shall 

investigate new sites for temporarily locating the instrumentation for data collection.

The contractor shall report work analyses in, but not limited to, memos, reports, and peerreviewed scientific journals.

The contractor shall resolve data quality issues, update World Meterological 

Organization/Baseline Surface Radiation Network (WMO/BSRN) archive database in Germany 

and include newly qualified data into the COVE database for public access.
The contractor shall incorporate algorithms and store results in the COVE database to allow 

detailed scientific analyses based on cloudiness scenarios and different temporal sampling 

summaries. The contractor shall implement access on the COVE website.

The contractor shall install sunphotometer instruments at the Mauna Loa Observatory for 

optical depth calibration purposes, assure high quality observations for calibration purposes.

Performance standards are as follows:

• Measurements are captured and archived within agreed upon schedules (schedules provided 

in quarterly reports as needed)

• Instrument calibrations are maintained as needed for accurate measurements.

• Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and/or presented within agreed 

upon schedules (schedules provided in quarterly reports as needed)

• Websites/databases/archives are updated within an agreed to timeframe (schedules provided 

in quarterly reports as needed)

• Contractor operations are conducted in accordance with applicable NASA safety rules and 

regulations and with provisions of an approved Health and Safety Plan developed by the 

Contractor. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance through January 31, 2016, to provide continuing support for 

COVE.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Task award through 01/31/2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The primary deliverables are data sets derived from COVE instruments. Other deliverables 

include reports, papers, and publications related to COVE including COVE reports at all 

CERES science team meetings. Schedules are as-agreed between the contractor and the TM. 

An oral or written quarterly report on the status of on-going activities, proposed schedules, and 

future plans shall be delivered to the Technical Monitor with the first report for this 

performance period due at the end of February 2013.

The contractor shall deliver a functional COVE database system "snapshot" for development on 

offsite location.

Commented [O1]: 
The contractor shall deliver database elements for incorporation into the primary COVE 

database.

The contractor shall provide onsite support for calibration process of optical depth 

instrumentation.

The contractor shall provide documentation, in the form a report delivered to the TM via Word 

document sent through email, of arrangements made for storage of the equipment that was 

removed from the Chesapeake Lighthouse including a list of the equipment, condition of the 

equipment, and location of storage facility. 

The contractor shall provide an electronic report (in Microsoft word or powerpoint) outlining the results 

of the contractor’s investigation of new sites for temporarily locating the instrumentation, as described 

in Section 2.0. This shall be delivered to the NASA TM by June 30, 2013.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Government equipment for critical systems is provided for COVE. Travel of 4 trips per year to 

science team meetings or other technical interchange meetings may be required. Historically, 

trips are divided between the west coast, Colorado, east coast, and an international destination. 

Additional travel of 2 trips per year is required for instrument calibration activities, with one of 

the trips being to Europe or Hawaii.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee
In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-018_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Surface Radiation Budget and Energy Applied Science Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: paul.stackhouse

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Paul.W.Stackhouse@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide scientific and technical support in two primary 

functional areas: 1) NASA/Global Energy and Water Cycle Exchanges (GEWEX) 

Surface Radiation Budget (SRB) Studies; and 2) Earth Applied Science applications 

of SRB and Meteorological Datasets. The contractor shall meet at least monthly with 

the NASA Technical Monitor to discuss task schedules and status.

A. For SRB studies, the contractor shall validate, improve, analyze, and disseminate SRB 

algorithms and data products using surface, aircraft, and independent satellite based estimates 

as follows:

1. The development of the next generation SRB and high resolution solar energy and 

meteorological data sets. These functions are required to be in concert with goals and 

objectives of the NASA/Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment (GEWEX) SRB project 

and/or other surface radiation data producing projects, such as the CERES (Clouds and Earth's 

Radianct Energy System) Fast Longwave and Shortwave Radiative Fluxes (FLASHFlux) 

working group.

2. The contractor shall respond to requests for data and documentation for users of the 

research data products.

3. The contractor shall compare SRB data sets to other surface radiation data sets.

4. The contractor shall analyze long-term time series of SRB data in conjunction with surface 

measurement records.
5. The contractor shall analyze SRB measurements in context of other scientific 

investigations such as in relation to climate processes such as fire meteorology in Siberia; 

prepare data sets and perform analyses for the GEWEX - Radiative Flux Assessment 

(GEWEX-RFA) project.

6. The contractor shall summarize work/analyses in memos, reports, peer-reviewed scientific 

journals, or other appropriate avenues.

B. In the area of applied science:

The contractor shall develop, validate, and disseminate data sets for decision support system 

needs in government and industry in societal benefit areas such as energy and 

agriculture. Decision support in these areas require parameters to be adapted from available 

surface radiation products from scientific projects such as the NASA/GEWEX SRB, CERES, 

FLASHFlux. Meteorological sources of data will be primarily the Goddard Earth Observing 

System (GEOS) assimilation project data and when appropriate climate model output as 

specified by the NASA TM. 

C. Under the banner of the Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resource project (POWER), this 

work shall be completed in concert with the goals and objectives of projects as determined by 

the NASA TM. The contractor shall be required to address the following specific areas as it

relates to the POWER project: 

1. Develop/evaluate methods to enhance existing and new data products including the increase 

of spatial and temporal resolution of both meteorological and solar data products.

2. Contribute to the improvement/assessment of solar irradiance retrievals including 

direct/diffuse component estimates and new renewable energy related products.

3. Improve dissemination of data through the Surface Meteorological and Solar Energy 

(SSE) web portal or other web-based interfaces by maintaining and upgrading these 

capabilities.

4. Complete the evaluation of available NASA assimilation and possibly weather and climate 

forecast modeling outputs for energy-related products. 

5. Other tasks such as supporting the development of new decision tools through streamlining 

data products, such as the RETScreen Performance Plus, are to be completed as determined by 

the NASA TM. 

D. Reports for each activity shall be submitted by the contractor to the NASA Technical 

Monitor according to the time frame agreed upon by the contractor and NASA Technical 

Monitor. It is also anticipated that some of these results shall be submitted as conference papers 

and presentations and/or peer-reviewed journal articles. 
2.1 Performance standards are as follows:

a) Algorithm and data production approaches are developed, demonstrated, and documented 

within agreed upon schedules (schedules designated in reports when appropriate)

b) Designated operational algorithms as determined by the NASA TM (operational algorithms 

are produced by the contractor and agreed upon with the NASA TM), once developed, are 

maintained under configuration management procedures (as agreed upon between the NASA 

TM and the contractor) and can be reproduced (if lost) within an agreed to timeframe 

(timeframe designated in reports when appropriate)

c) Using specifications from the operational algorithms, design general production systems that 

organize input and output data sets to produce data sets with proper configuration management 

(as determined by the NASA TM) for climate data records. The contractor shall support 

transition of operational algorithms to other agencies as determined by the NASA TM.

d) Execute the data production system plan to meet parameter, resolution and format 

specifications within agreed upon schedules.

e) Validation and documentation of data sets are provided on agreed upon schedules.

f) Analysis and interpretations of science/application data are documented and/or presented 

within agreed upon schedules

g) After assessment, data products are archived, delivered, and verified to the Atmospheric 

Science Data Center (and other applicable data centers) within agreed upon schedules 

(schedules provided in reports as needed)

h) Websites/databases/archives are updated within an agreed to timeframe (schedules provided 

in reports as needed). Updating of web sites includes enhancement of web tools to 

accommodate increasing complexity and volume of data sets. Ensure that resulting data sets 

and documentation are cross-referenced and mirrored in climate relevant databases and tools to 

increase access and usage of the data products.

i) Documentation and/or reports are delivered within agreed upon schedules.

j) Presentations and/or journal articles are submitted as a result of these activities as determined 

by the NASA Technical Monitor. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to (1) extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016 to provide continuing 

algorithm development, analysis, validation, and computer programming 
required for all projects as required in Section 2.0 above; (2) replace Section 

2.A.5; (3) replace Section 2.C.3; and (4) add to Section 2.1 h) as set forth below:

2.A

5. The contractor shall analyze SRB measurements in context of other 

scientific investigations such as in relation to climate processes in regional 

locations as required.

2.C

3. Improve dissemination of data through the Surface Meteorological and 

Solar Energy (SSE) web portal or other web-based interfaces by maintaining, 

upgrading, and modernizing these capabilities.

2.1

h) Updating of web sitees shall also include modernization of web tools to 

accommodate increasing complexity and volume of data sets. 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

Task schedules shall be as determined with the TM in regular meetings, teleconference and/or e-mail 

communications.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through January 

31, 2016.
5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Contractor shall provide to the NASA Technical Monitor electronically and as agreed upon 

with the TM:

• Quarterly highlight and plan reports

• Data products and analysis (e.g., data sets, documentation, etc.)

• Code and supporting documentation

• Web page code and documentation

• Publications and presentations

• The contractor shall attend meetings as requested

• The contractor shall deliver activity reports on agreed upon schedules

Additional requirements should be integrated into existing reporting requirements and 

deliverables.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Contractor shall be required to travel to, participate in, make presentations and/or posters for 

meetings inside and outside of the United States in concert with goals and purposes of the 

projects listed above. Travel may be required to five meetings. Exact locations, numbers of 

attendees and travel schedule to be determined by the TM. 

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-021_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Support for Field Campaign Database Management 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: gao.chen

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Gao.Chen@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall support data management activities for field campaigns including but not 

limited to DC3 (Deep Convective Clouds and Chemistry Experiment), TOLNet (Tropospheric 

Ozone Lidar Network), DISCOVER-AQ (Deriving Information on Surface conditions from 

Column and Vertically Resolved Observations Relevant to Air Quality), and SEAC4RS 

(Southeast Asia Composition, Cloud, Climate Coupling Regional Study). The particular 

activities include: setting up archives with file scanning software to assure that the submitted 

airborne data files comply with the required file format, maintaining the archive to ensure 

seamless data exchange among science team members as well as mission partners, generating 

standard and custom requested data merge products, providing public access to data after its 

release, transferring data to ASDC (Atmospheric Science Data Center), and establishing a 

controlled access archive for intercomparison exercises (as determined by the NASA TM) and 

conducting analysis to assess measurement consistency. Specific to the TOLNet website, the 

contractors shall work with the science team to develop CalendarView for easy data file access. 

In addition to airborne data generated from campaigns (mentioned above), the archive may 

include satellite, sonde, ground-based, model and other data sets necessary to facilitate research 

to meet field campaign science objectives. The contractor shall maintain and improve the data 

file scanning software (e.g., FScan) to comply with the current version of the ICARTT format 

as posted on Standard Process Group website (http://earthdata.nasa.gov/esdswg/standardsprocess-spg.) All software developed for www-air.larc.nasa.gov shall be archived and 

maintained at the ASDC repository in accordance with the configuration management and 

version control practices established at ASDC. Any major addition of the software should 

follow the ASDC development to production protocols. The file scanning software shall be 

archived and maintained at the ASDC repository in accordance with the configuration 

management and version control. The flight planning software shall be properly maintained

and be ready for supporting upcoming field campaigns (mentioned above). The contractors 
shall provide support to the ESDS SPG’s (Earth Science Data System Standard Process Group) 

by responding to ESDS SPG requests regarding ICARTT data format maintenance. The 

contractors shall also provide support products to the CCMI (Chemistry-Climate Model 

Initiative) effort for comparison with aircraft data, particularly providing existing merge data 

products and developing a central webpage for all merge data products. 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

Contractors shall expect travel to support data management needs for SEAC4RS (August & 

September, 2013). Travel expenses for this effort shall be charged to seperate task created specifically 

for covering the cost of SEAC4RS and DC3 deployments.

Additional travel may be required and will be determined by the TM and communicated to the NASA 

TM. 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance for this task is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

As the nature of the airborne field campaign, the schedule is always changes. The schedule and 

milestones should be set according to the field study schedule, which will be provided to the contractor 

by the NASA TM.

The data website for the campaign (e.g. DISCOVER-AQ or DC3) on www-air.larc.nasa.gov 

shall be setup 15 days prior the starting date of the field campaign. The data merge shall be 

delivered 10 days after the data due date.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall submit monthly reports in Microsoft Word document delivered to the 

NASA TM via email on the last business day of the month.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety
Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-022_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Air Quality Applications Analysis and Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: doreen.neil

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Doreen.O.Neil@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

This task provides scientific computing and analysis capabilities in support of directed and competed 

activities under NASA's Applied Science Program, and will provide programming, data analysis, and 

modeling support to evaluate the EPA's (Environmental Protection Agency) models and other models 

sensitivities and responses to various input parameters measured at experimental sites. The contractor 

shall:

a. Perform data processing support to include the development, implementation, and testing of 

algorithms necessary to combine space-based observations of criteria pollutants and precursors with 

relevant ground network data to produce meaningful applied science data product demonstrations for 

use by other Agencies and the public.

b. Perform multidisciplinary applied science in the form of quick-turnaround of special tasks, interAgency meetings, and other expert scientific fora where flexibility, rapid response, and scientific 

communication are the key criteria.

c. Provide administrative, consulting, outreach, website, and logistical support for applications-related 

activities. Details of the website support will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA TM.

d. Communicate with science and project leads, other applications project leaders, the NASA Langley 

Research Center Atmospheric Sciences Data Center (ASDC), and others within the government 

community.

e. Conduct meeting planning and support as directed by the TM.

2.1 Performance Standards:

Performance is evaluated based on achieving near term goals established by the NASA Technical 

Monitor and timely and effective closeout of tasks as they are completed.
a. Analysis and interpretation of science data are documented and/or presented within established time 

frames agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor.

b. Required documents are received within time period requested by NASA Technical Monitor.

c. Data bases, web sites, and graphical products are delivered within time period requested by NASA 

Technical Monitor.

d. Field and space mission measurements are documented and archived at the NASA Langley 

Research Center Atmospheric Sciences Data Center (ASDC) by agreed upon deadlines between the 

NASA Technical Monitor and contractor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this mod is to address data process findings from the 

EPA’s initial analysis in Contract Year 2 to include the broader set of conditions 

to Section 2.0 a. above:

1. Data processing performed shall address assimilation, modeling, and 

analysis of an expanded data set based on findings from the EPA’s initial 

analysis. The findings will be provided by the NASA TM at the award of 

this modification (mod 1). 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016. 

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide the technical documentation to include but limited to, papers and 

presentations of task outcomes in support of presentations and journal papers as determined by the 

NASA TM, which identify the quantitative improvement in partner Decision Support Systems deriving 

from the use of NASA data and model. This documentation shall be delivered electronically to the NASA 

TM quarterly via email. Key criteria are the quantified benefit and report clarity and brevity.

The contractor shall participate in the development of peer-reviewed scientific publication and 

presentation of results as determined by the NASA TM. Data products, software (code), and supporting 

documentation produced in this task shall be delivered to the NASA Technical Monitor electronically 

within an agreed upon timeframe with the contractor. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Some travel is anticipated to support this task, particularly 1 trip annually to US EPA in Durham, NC and 

1 trip to a scientific meeting at a US venue. Additional travel may be required and will be communicated 

to the contractor by the NASA TM.

7.0 Data Rights
In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-023_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: NAST Science

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: allen.larar

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Allen.M.Larar@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide scientific and technical support for the JPSS and NAST programs; 

JPSS is the Joint Polar Satellite System (formerly known as NPOESS, the National Polarorbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System), and NAST is the NASA/NPOESS 

Airborne Sounder Testbed. This support shall include consultation on science algorithms and 

data processing concepts for the analysis of field program data, calibration/validation planning, 

activities associated with NAST-interferometer (NAST-I) instrument performance 

optimization, and studying improvements for atmospheric sounding to be considered for next 

generation sounding systems (airborne and space based). 

The contractor shall support up to two field deployments per year by participating in 

identifying science requirements, planning aircraft flight profiles, and analyzing/interpreting 

near real-time NAST instrument flight science and engineering data. The contractor shall serve 

as a member of the Sounding Operational Algorithm Team (SOAT) and participate in its 

meetings by providing NAST flight results and science guidance derived from a knowledge of 

NAST and JPSS. The contractor shall support NASA/NOAA/JPSS in scientific and technical 

studies and meetings utilizing NAST data as it relates to the NPOESS Preparatory Project 

(NPP) and JPSS satellite Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) instrument development and 

implementation. The contractor shall also provide technical support and consultation regarding 

operation and enhancement of the NAST-I instrument performance and associated data 

processing methodologies.

Performance Standards:
• Attends scheduled SOAT meetings, presents analysis results, and provides scientific guidance 

for developing algorithms and science criteria.

• Algorithm and data processing concepts are reviewed within schedules agreed upon between 

the contractor and the Task Monitor (TM).

• Field deployment support is provided per NAST requirements and schedules agreed upon 

between the contractor and the TM.

• Supports Sensor Data Record (SDR) & Environmental Data Record (EDR) 

calibration/validation plan execution.

• Supports improvements and optimization of the NAST-I instrument.

• Supports instrument inter-calibration activities.

• Supports improvements to and optimization of NAST-I radiance calibration and retrieval 

processing.

• Participates in studies addressing improvements for atmospheric sounding to be considered 

for next generation sounding systems (airborne and space based).

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: Access to industry proprietary data may be required for this task and will be 

communicated to the contractor by the TM as necessary. Foreign nationals shall not have access to industry 

proprietary data. The contractor shall have familiarity with heritage and future-planned advanced atmospheric 

sounders, a working knowledge of thermodynamic parameter retrieval methodology, and significant experience 

with Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) systems, in particular, those implemented on high-altitude airborne 

and spaceborne platforms.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance task award through January 31, 2016

o Scientific analyses shall be conducted throughout period of performance

o NPP calibration/validation planning shall continue throughout period of 

performance

o Field campaign planning and execution shall continue throughout period of 

performance

o SOAT meetings are expected every 6 months

o Several NAST-I sensor testing periods and inter-comparisons are expected

o Flights are expected to be conducted on the NASA ER-2 aircraft, based out of 

Palmdale, CA, to checkout and optimize the refurbished NAST-I system
o Suomi NPP calibration/validation field campaign with NAST-I is expected to be 

conducted during May 2013 based out of Palmdale, CA.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

 Quarterly report written in Microsoft Word and delivered to the TM via email covering 

accomplishments, issues, and plans.

 Science results shall be presented at SOAT meetings, technical conferences, and 

published in conference proceedings and journal articles as determined by the TM.

 Engineering results shall be reported to the TM and other team members as needed in 

an agreed upon format between the contractor and the TM.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel shall be required for participation in instrument flight activities, team 

meetings, and to report results at conferences. Participation in meetings at LaRC 

shall be required on a semi-regular basis, as needed, to interact with the LaRC 

Ultraspectral Remote Sensing team. Historically, on average, there has been one 

deployment per year for 3 weeks in the US or abroad, two team meetings in the DC 

area, and 2-3 international conferences.

Scientific meetings of primary interest during this period of performance include the 

Infared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) 3rd workshop and the 2013 

European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological 

Satellites(EUMETSAT) Conference, additional travel to these confereneces may be 

required during the period of performance and will be communicated to the 

contractor by the NASA TM.

Any additional information regarding the details of travel or additional travel 

requirements shall be provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety
Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-025_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Cloud, Atmosphere, and Surface Remote Sensing

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: patrick.minnis

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Patrick.Minnis-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall perform tasks associated with algorithm development, computer programming, 

analysis, validation, and internet-based data display and data dissemination for scientific studies, image 

processing, and data base development and management related to clouds, radiation, contrails, 

aerosol, and aircraft icing research. The contractor shall perform analyses and studies in support of 

atmospheric sciences research projects and field experiments. The contractor shall summarize 

work/analyses in memos, reports, meeting proceedings and presentations, or peer-reviewed scientific

journals. The tasks include, but are not limited to, the following research areas:

1. Real-time satellite analyses for support of aircraft icing condition diagnoses, field program support, 

and data assimilation studies.

2. Development and documentation of cloud analysis codes for the NOAA GOES-R & JPSS projects

3. Development and testing of cloud property retrieval algorithms for Clouds and the Earth's Radiant 

Energy System (CERES), the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM), and aircraft icing projects

4. Analysis and comparison of CERES and NASA Langley geostationary satellite cloud properties with 

similar cloud properties derived from the Cloud Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite 

(CALIPSO) and CloudSat data and data from other lidar sources such as the Geoscience Laser 

Altimetry System (GLAS) on the NASA Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite (ICESat).

5. Development and application of algorithms to estimate contrail properties and radiative forcing from 

satellite data 

6. Development and maintenance of systems to archive and disseminate cloud and radiation products 

from satellite analyses

7. Construction and application of algorithms to support the NASA Energy and Water System (NEWS) 

and the MEASURES program (Making Earth System Data Records for Use in Research Environments), and Modeling, 

Analysis, and Prediction (MAP) program.

8. Calibration of operational and research satellite imagers dedicated to weather and climate problems

9. Validation of satellite-derived cloud and radiation products

10. Development of methods to derive improved ice crystal and non-ice particle information from 

satellite data.

11. Development, testing, and application of methods for contrail detection and property retrieval using 

satellite data.
12. Develop satellite cloud climatology from historical Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer 

(AVHRR) data.

Performance Standards:

• Algorithm approaches and computer code are demonstrated and documented within schedules as agreed to between the 

contractor and the Technical Monitor (TM).

• Standard data products are delivered within schedules as agreed to between the contractor and the TM.

• Computer software and data files are accurately and seamlessly transferred to the NASA user of those files.

• Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented in presentations and scientific publications and/or presented 

within agreed upon schedules provided in monthly reports as needed.

• Websites/databases/archives are updated within schedules as agreed to between the contractor and the TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance 

for the entire task through January 31, 2016 to provide continuing algorithm 

development, analysis, validation, and computer programming required for all 

projects as required in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance: February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014.

The schedule and milestones will be provided to the Contractor by the NASA Technical Monitor as 

required.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 

2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide: 

 Standard data products in digital and image formats for archival, dissemination, and internet 

access

 Computer code and supporting documentation delivered to the NASA TM electronically via 

email.

 Publications, as determined by the NASA TM, to document and present methods and results.

 Other deliverables and reports as requested by the NASA Technical Monitor to meet ad hoc 

requirements. Contractor shall be provided the criteria and acceptable format by the NASA 

Technical Monitor for these requests.

 Travel as needed to support field programs, present results, and participate in workshops and 

science team meetings. Additional information is outlined in Section 6.0.
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel as needed to support field programs, present results, and participate in workshops and science 

team meetings. For the purposes of estimating, the contractor shall plan to travel to 2 - 3 domestic and 

international workshops/science team meetings approximately 3 - 5 days per trip. 

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-026_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: SABER Extended Mission Data Analysis

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: david.kratz

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: David.P.Kratz@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Background Information: The Sounding of the Atmosphere using Broadband Emission 

Radiometry (SABER) Experiment was launched upon the NASA Thermosphere Ionosphere 

Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) satellite in December, 2001. SABER is 

making unprecedented measurements of the Earth's stratosphere, mesosphere, and lower 

thermosphere.

2.1 Task Description: 

a. The contractor shall assess the quality of SABER Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 data 

products and ascertain their long-term trends. The contractor shall participate in scientific 

studies of the data and contribute to the development and publication of the results in the 

scientific literature. The contractor shall modify and test existing algorithms as dictated by 

comparisons with correlative data or other information as determined by NASA TM.

2.2 Performance Standards:

a. Methodology is demonstrated and documented within agreed upon schedules.

b. Analysis and interpretation of scientific data are documented within agreed upon schedules.

c. This task continues the work requirements related to upgrading and evaluating the SABER 

algorithms for deriving atomic oxygen, atomic hydrogen, and rates of heating due to 
exothermic chemical reactions. These algorithms have been delivered and are now 

incorporated in the operational SABER data processing.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add a study for stratospheric water vapor 

profiling in the far-infrared under Section 2.0 above, as follows:

2.1.b. The contractor shall use the thermal emission limb sounding technique in the far-infrared 

portion of the spectrum to evaluate the potential for making measurements of the vertical profile of 

stratospheric water vapor in the stratosphere. The goal shall be to produce results as to whether or 

not, with existing instrument and detector technologies, there is sufficient signal to achieve an 

accurate retrieval of the profile of water vapor, particularly in the lower stratosphere and extending 

into the upper troposphere. 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

Mod 1: Period of performance for Mod 1 is from Mod 1 award date through October 31, 

2013.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

a. The contractor shall provide bi-monthly reports of status and accomplishments for the task 

electronically to the NASA Technical Monitor.

b. Informal oral meetings will be held between the contractor and the NASA Technical Monitor 

at the request of the NASA Technical Monitor as required. Such meetings will be convened 

when deemed necessary.

Mod 1 Deliverables:

c. The contractor shall provide one electronic (Microsoft Office) copy as well as two hard copies 

of the report documenting the radiance simulations and retrievals, the anticipated instrument 

performance, and suggested alternate concepts for meeting the measurement requirements. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel: The contractor shall support SABER science team meetings and other technical interchange 

meetings as required. For planning purposes one meeting per year approximately 5 days in Boulder, 
CO should be assumed. Other meetings will likely take place in the Hampton Roads area and require 

no travel support. 

Travel to two domestic workshops/meetings approximately 5 days in length that are related to ongoing 

analysis of SABER data with regards to solar variability is anticipated.

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-027_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Earth Science Education 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: lin.chambers

Organization: E3:Science Directorate

Email Address: Lin.H.Chambers@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

I. The contractor shall perform tasks associated with development and operation of 

education and outreach projects and activities related to NASA missions including but 

not limited to:

 Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO),

 Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) Students' Cloud 

Observations Online (S'COOL),

 Deriving Information on Surface conditions from Column and Vertically 

Resolved Observations Relevant to Air Quality (DISCOVER-AQ),

 Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment III on the International Space 

Station (SAGE III on ISS),

 Tropospheric Emission: Pollution Monitoring (TEMPO);

and non-mission related projects including but not limited to:

 Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE),

 Long Term Engagement in Authentic Research Experiences with NASA 

(LEARN)

 Mentoring and inquiry using NASA Data on Atmospheric and Earth science for 

Teachers and Amateurs (MY NASA DATA),

 NASA Innovations in Climate Education (NICE)

II. The contractor shall provide support to include responding to electronic and voice 

requests and questions, preparing and sending mailings, conducting virtual 
presentations and Q&A sessions, and recording information in various databases for 

educators participating in the education and outreach projects.

III. The contractor shall maintain and update public websites containing information 

about the education and outreach projects as well as internal websites for use by the 

S’COOL team and the NICE management team and a workspace for NICE principal 

investigators. The contractor shall migrate S’COOL project software components from 

legacy hardware systems at the NASA Langley Research Center Atomospheric 

Sciences Data Center to new servers, as well as updating the S'COOL observation 

protocol to more closely align to the GLOBE cloud protocols. The contractor shall 

update data parameters within the MY NASA DATA Live Access Server (LAS) to 

include more recent time periods as they become available, and also add new 

parameters as appropriate to support other NASA missions and educational needs.

IV. The contractor shall develop and update unit and lesson plans and educational 

activities; populate and maintain a science glossary for an upper elementary level 

audience; and develop new media products for science education projects exploiting 

multimedia, social networking, mobile applications, telepresence, and other new media 

tools.

V. The contractor shall assist in planning and logistics, and be part of the team that 

conducts 4-5 teacher workshops related to education and outreach projects (including 

but not limited to defining the agenda, contacting appropriate organizations to publicize 

the workshops, helping prepare the application forms, reviewing and selecting 

applicants, preparing materials, developing instructional presentations, delivering 

instruction, and on-going interaction with workshop alumni). The contractor shall 

provide follow-up support to workshop alumni including responding to questions, 

providing materials, and supporting educational research projects.

VI. The contractor shall attend several local and 5-10 regional and national meetings 

to present the education and outreach projects, as determined and agreed by the 

project team, or shall support participation at these regional/national meetings by 

teacher ambassadors (teacher ambassadors are teachers who have previously 

attended a workshop at NASA Langley on one of our education and outreach projects, 

are qualified to speak about it, and are geographically closer to the meeting than is our 

team) as determined by the NASA TM. This includes preparing and sending project 

materials for handout at the meetings. The number and location of meetings supported 

shall be determined annually based on the level of funding available and the specific 

theme of the upcoming meetings and will be communicated to the contractor by the 

NASA TM.

VII. The contractor shall support the implementation of the ozone garden at the 

Virginia Living Museum (VLM): providing ozone bio-indicator plant seeds and 

recommending other plants for VLM to purchase, assisting in developing visual aids 

for interpreting ozone induced foliar injury, advising on signage and training docents 

on the basics of identification and observational protocols for measuring the extent of 
ozone induced foliar injury to sensitive plants. This may require 1-2 trips to NASA 

LaRC for meetings. 

a. The contractor shall provide support to prepare the research reports for the Ozone 

Garden project.

VIII. The contractor shall coordinate an international exchange component for a 

CubeSat education activity between France and universities in Virginia, working locally 

through the Virginia Space Grant Consortium. This may consist of Virginia students 

building a redundant ground communication station, being involved in development of 

the CubeSat instrument, or participating in international exchanges with students in 

France.

2.1 Performance Standards:

I. Educational materials developed are aligned to national and Virginia educational 

standards, and meet standards of quality set by the projects. Once released, national 

common core standards and Next Generation Science Standards shall also be 

addressed.

II. Education and outreach project participants are registered or assisted within a week.

III. Websites/databases/archives are updated within an agreed timeframe between the 

contractor and the NASA TM. These times will vary from near-instantaneous for webconnected databases, to less than a week for updates requiring manual intervention, 

to agreed longer timeframes when major changes to a website or database are 

planned.
Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add an additional requirement to 

Section 2.0, paragraph II above:

a. The contractor shall provide Spanish language responses to electronic and voice requests and 

questions and shall conduct virtual presentations and Q&A sessions for Spanish speaking S'COOL 

participants.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to descope the work in Mod 1, since this 

requirement has been cancelled; and to add additional requirements to Section 2.0, as set 

forth below:

VII.

b. The contractor shall perform site visits to the VLM throughout the ozone season to 

identify ozone-induced injury on various plants throughout the facility, and to train VLM 

staff to recognize and explain these symptoms.

IX.
a. The contractor shall conduct evaluations for the TEMPO student collaboration (SC), including 

constructing a logic model, developing and administering survey instruments, and interviewing 

all parties involved. The contractor shall further analyze and report findings to the 

TEMPO SC lead.

b. The contractor shall conduct an evaluation of the MY NASA DATA Project, including 

consultation with an in-person and virtual Teacher Advisory Board, and shall develop options to 

increase its impact, and implement a selected set of options.

X. The contractor shall improve the usability of the GLOBE Teacher's Guide by transitioning the 

material to a search-optimized web format, and incorporating internal and external links to 

related content.

XI. The contractor shall prototype a cloud-based HTML5 toolkit for the NASA IT Labs.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No
Purchase of miscellaneous items to support education and outreach may be required, as 

directed by the TM. These items include, but are not limited to, various craft items for 

educational demonstrations, office supplies for teacher workshops, simple instruments for 

atmospheric measurement, and mobile devices for use in educational presentations. Other 

items include publication costs and conference fees, as directed by the TM.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

1. The contractor shall report on this task informally, through oral status updates at weekly to monthly 

team meetings as determined by the Technical POC.

2. The Contractor shall maintain metrics of activities (presentations and web metrics) to be 

summarized for periodic reports to NASA HQ.

3. Deliverables shall include materials for teacher workshops, content and tools (web forms, 

databases, etc) for project websites and printed project materials.

4. Deliverables shall be submitted to the NASA SMD-Earth Science Education Products Review 

where appropriate by the agreed upon dates between the contractor and the Technical POC.

Mod 2: The following deliverables are added: 

5. Prototype Toolkit (due 90 days from award date of 

Mod 2)

6. Improved Globe Teacher's Guide to integrate with 

the existing globe.gov website (due 12 months from 

award date of Mod 2)

7. TEMPO SC Evaluation

8. MY NASA DATA Evaluation

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The contractor shall travel to a number of local, regional and national meetings to share 

information about the projects with the larger education community. Specific venues and 

dates shall be determined by the NASA TM. It is anticipated that approximately 5-10 out of 
town trips may be required each year. Shipping of materials and purchase of supplies may be 

required to support these events.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-028_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Cloud Object Modeling and Analysis

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: kuan-man.xu

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Kuan-Man.Xu-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall (items with asterisks are subject to funding availability 

from the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System, CERES, project):

1. Develop and improve cloud-resolving model components and perform 

simulations using various data sets available, including the cloud 

object data, and test the improvement in the multiscale modeling 

framework in support of the Center for Multiscale Modeling of 

Atmospheric Processes (CMMAP) effort.

2. Document methods and results of analysis by providing electronic 

copy of annotated computer code and a written description of methods 

and equations. Methodology can be documented via publications or 

papers.

3. Develop and improve the climate model version of the higher-order 

turbulence closure scheme for the Community Atmospheric Model 

Version 5, in support of the Department of Energy (DOE) effort.

4. Test extensively the simplified, less prognostic version of the higherorder turbulence closure scheme in single column model, cloudresolving model and multiscale modeling framework, in support of the 

DOE effort.

The performance standards are as follows:
1. Algorithm approaches are demonstrated and documented within 

agreed upon schedules. 

2. Demonstrate that algorithms have been implemented properly within 

agreed upon schedules designated in monthly reports when 

appropriate. 

3. Websites/databases/archives are updated within an agreed to 

timeframe between the NASA TM and the contractor provided in 

detailed monthly reports as needed. 

4. Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented in 

presentations and scientific publications and/or presented within 

agreed upon schedules provided in monthly reports as needed.

5. Author or substantially contribute to at least one paper or journal article 

each year for each Ph.D-level FTE.

6. Report cloud model development and improvement results at scientific 

meetings, workshops, and peer reviewed scientific publications.

7. Complete draft of paper or presentation within 3 months of completing 

an analysis which yields reportable results.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015, to provide 

continuing support for the cloud object modeling and analysis 

requirements in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

• Schedules will be agreed to monthly between the contractor and the TM.

• Present progress and preliminary results in an electronic report at weekly or biweekly meeting 

with the TM as determined by the TM.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall submit the following deliverables:
1. Complete the simulations and analyses of high-resolution MMF 

Atmospheric Model Intercomparison Project (AMIP)-type (10 years) 

simulations by January 31, 2014.

2. Short-term tests of modifications to the Super-parameterized 

Community Atmosphere Model (SPCAM)-Intermediately prognostic 

higher-order closure (IPHOC) Multiscale modeling framework (MMF) 

model to achieve energy balance for long-term simulations by August 

31, 2013.

3. Complete the analyses of the cloud-resolving simulations of CFMIPGEWEX Intercomparison of Large-eddy and Single-Column Models; 

where CFMIP is Cloud Feedback Model Intercomparison Project; 

GEWEX is Global Energy and Water Exchange.(CGILS) cases, using 

the large-eddy simulations as benchmark, so that a journal article shall 

be submitted for publication, by May 31, 2013.

4. Fully test the simplified higher-order turbulence closure tested in Single 

column model (SCM), cloud resolving model (CRM), MMF and 

General circulation model (GCM), so that a journal article documenting 

the simplified scheme shall be submitted for publication, by October 

31, 2013.

5. Complete the simulations and analyses of the Version 5 of Community 

Atmosphere Model (CAM5) simulations with simplified Intermediately 

prognostic higher-order closure (IPHOC); specifically, AMIP-type and 

patterned-sea surface temperature (SST) global change simulations, 

by January 31, 2014.

6. Complete the testing of the Xu-Randall cloudiness parameterization in 

Version 4 of Community Atmosphere Model (CAM4) and CAM5 by 

December 31, 2013.

7. Complete tasks specified by the turbulence parameterization 

intercomparison project with Colorado State University by January 31, 

2014.

8. Perform new (to be specified with TM) MMF simulations if 

computational resources become available; January 31, 2014.

9. Attend and present significant results from modeling analyses at 

scientific meetings.

10. Publish papers in scientific journals from finished work. Initial draft of a 

paper is to be submitted to the TM within 3 months of the final analysis 

of majority of results. Revise submitted papers for final publications.

Mod 1: The following deliverables have updated due dates:
1. January 31, 2015

2. August 31, 2014

4. March 31, 2014 

5. January 31, 2015

7. January 31, 2015

New Deliverable:

11. Perform and analyze CO2 doubling MMF simulations by June 1, 

2014

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel to meetings and workshops may be required (3-4 trips/year, 3-4 days per trip), including 

DOE ASR Science Team meeting and Working Group meeting. Travel to one international 

meeting each year may be required for 5 days.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee
In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-030_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: CERES FM-6

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: phillip.brown

Organization: E607:FPD/CERES Project

Email Address: phillip.l.brown@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall perform tasks to support design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, test, and 

calibration tasks for the Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) Flight Model 6 

(FM6) instrument and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) planned for the Joint Polar Satellite 

System -1 (JPSS-1) satellite. This specifically includes support to FM6 instrument electrical 

engineering design and electronics, flight software and ground support equipment software 

(GSE SW), systems engineering, instrument performance and calibration, as well as support to 

cost, programmatic and engineering trades analyses. 

2.1 Design and Analysis Support:

(a) The contractor shall provide support in the examination and assessment of the 

CERES FM6 instrument electrical and software design to objectively confirm and 

assure that the implemented design meets the operational and performance 

requirements specified by the NASA TM. The support shall include examination 

and assessment of component, subsystem, and system designs, analyses, testing, 

and verification activities of the FM6 instrument electrical and software designs 

including the examination of designs, schematics, process and production paths, 

test and verification procedures, and support as necessary during testing as 

determined by the NASA technical monitor (TM). The contractor shall assist in 

assessing analyses and other documentation as determined by the NASA TM to 

assure the implemented design achieves specified requirements and performance 

expectations and is documented properly. 
2.2 Systems Engineering Support: The contractor shall provide support to the CERES 

FM6 systems engineering effort in formulating, managing, and tracking FM6 

instrument and GSE verification and validation activities and in assisting in the 

evaluation of submitted verification products and verification data. The contractor 

shall provide support in defining the baseline and any updates to the FM6-to-JPSS1 physical and functional interface assisting in assessments and evaluation of 

proposed revisions to the FM6-JPSS-1 Interface Control Document and other JPSS 

satellite controlling systems engineering documentation as determined by the 

NASA TM. The contractor shall provide support to CERES in preparing data and 

materials in support of the JPSS-1 Flight Project Delta Critical Design Review (CDR). 

[Note: document(s) to be provided by TM and/or access will be made available to a 

central server where documents reside].

2.3 Instrument Calibration and Performance Support: The contractor shall provide 

support in the assessment of CERES FM6 instrument functional and performance 

data including instrument functional and performance data obtained during 

instrument environmental testing and during instrument calibration. This support 

includes accessing the data, plotting and trending data, and providing assessment 

of the data relative to instrument functional performance, radiometric 

performance, and calibration performance. 

2.4 Integration and Test Support:

(a) The contractor shall provide support in establishing planning and in document 

development for the CERES FM6 to JPSS-1 spacecraft integration and test 

campaign. The contractor shall provide support in planning and developing 

documentation for CERES for the JPSS-1 mission operations and ground systems. 

The contractor shall support the JPSS-1 Data Format Working Group in supporting 

the planning and development of a CERES FM6 JPSS-1 Instrument Table 

Description Document and other CERES FM6 JPSS-1 mission operations documents 

as determined by the NASA TM.

2.5 Cost, Programmatic and Engineering Trades Analysis Support: The contractor shall 

perform cost, programmatic and engineering trades analyses utilizing historical 

CERES and Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBE) project data to facilitate 

development, acquisition, and deployment of Earth Radiation Budget 

instruments/missions. The contractor shall also support Program/Project Review 

Teams by providing Cost and Programmatic evaluation support to the review 

teams. 

2.6 Performance Standards

2.6.1 Performance Standard for Design and Analysis Support: The contractor 

shall support a hands-on evaluation of designs, analyses, and other 

verification products, and associated documentation (e.g., operators 

manual) for required accuracy of coverage, relevance to the 
requirement, and for document maturity in support of ongoing work to 

support completion of the FM6 instrument through to the FM6 Pre-Ship 

Readiness Review/PSRR. [Note: document(s) to be provided by TM 

and/or access will be made available to a central server where 

documents reside]. The contractor shall summarize monthly its work 

related to examinations, evaluations, and assessments of reviewed 

material, report on its support to meetings and exchanges with NASA 

and other NASA contractors, and as well provide status on maturity of 

documentation and hardware in support of planned reviews. 

2.6.2 Performance Standard for Systems Engineering Support: The contractor 

shall support an assessment of the CERES FM6 systems engineering 

products generated by the CERES prime contractor to verify that 

documented products submitted as verification and validation artifacts 

by the CERES prime contractor are acceptable to NASA. [Note: 

document(s) to be provided by TM and/or access will be made available 

to a central server where documents reside]. In support of CERES FM6 

reviews, the contractor shall support NASA in reviewing documented 

products and review materials for the one remaining instrument life 

cycle review, the CERES FM6 Pre-ship Readiness Review/System 

Acceptance Review. The contractor shall support document review, and 

as necessary, material preparation needed in support of the JPSS-1 

Flight Delta Critical Design Review (dCDR). The contractor shall provide 

support in maintaining and updating the CERES FM6 to JPSS-1 Interface 

Control Document (ICD) verification compliance matrix. The contractor 

shall summarize monthly via written report its work respective to 

examinations, evaluations, and assessments of reviewed material and 

its support to verification compliance, report on its support to meetings 

and exchanges with NASA and with NASA contractors, and as well 

provide status on maturity of documentation in support of planned 

reviews.

2.6.3 Performance Standard for Instrument Calibration and Performance 

Support: The contractor shall support the transfer and reduction of 

captured instrument test data for evaluation of CERES FM6 instrument 

functional and radiometric performance in support of final FM6 

instrument completion through to the CERES FM6 instrument Pre-Ship 

Readiness Review/Systems Acceptance Review. The contractor shall 

summarize monthly via written report its work respective to data 

capture, plotting, assessment, and trending of data as required, report 

on its meetings and exchanges with NASA, with NASA contractors, and 

with other CERES and stakeholders.

2.6.4 Performance Standard for Integration and Test Support: The contractor 

shall produce the baseline document for the CERES JPSS-1 Satellite 

Integration and Test Plan as well as review other heritage CERES 
satellite level integration and test support documentation created for 

FM5 on NPP and provide support to a restructure of such 

documentation for application to FM6 during the JPSS-1 satellite 

integration and test campaign. [Note: document(s) to be provided by 

TM and/or access will be made available to a central server where 

documents reside]. The contractor shall summarize monthly via written 

report its work related to examinations, evaluations, and assessments 

of reviewed material and progress on expected products as well as 

report on its support to meetings and exchanges with NASA and other 

NASA contractors.

2.6.5 Performance Standard for Cost, Programmatic and Engineering Trades 

Analysis Support: The contractor shall utilize historical cost, schedule, 

and technical planning and performance data to support the creation of 

programmatic and technical cost models for estimating cost, content, 

and schedule estimates for future development of Earth Radiation 

Budget instruments/missions. The contractor shall also support CERES 

FM6 Program/Project Review Teams by participating in the evaluation 

of Project Review programmatic, cost, and technical planning and 

products. The contractor shall summarize monthly via written report its 

support to cost and schedule modeling and Project Review Team 

requested efforts.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to provide additional 

contractor support required for this task under sections "2.3 

Instrument Calibration and Performance Support" and "2.4 

Integration and Test Support" above. The additional 

support is needed due to an increase in CERES FM6 

instrument calibration and spacecraft integration 

requirements.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance for the 

entire task through January 31, 2015, to provide continuing support for the 

CERES FM-6 requirements in Section 2.0 above, and add the following additional 

requirements:

2.1.1 The contractor shall provide support to the delta EMC testing of the CERES FM-6 

instrument at NGAS through January 31, 2015. 

2.2.2 The contractor shall provide support to the update of project to spacecraft interface 

control documentation. The contractor shall provide support to CERES in 
preparing material in support of the CERES FM-6 System Acceptance Review 

planned for the end of March of 2014. 

2.3.4 The contractor shall support the FM-6 instrument vacuum and performance 

regression testing post recovery from the MAM and ICM performance issues.

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to provide additional 

support to the CERES FM6 in the 

following areas under Section 2.0 

above. The additional support is 

needed due to an increase in 

CERES FM6 instrument design, 

integration, and test requirements:

2.1(b): The contractor shall provide additional support in the areas of CERES FM6 

electrical and software designs.

2.4(b): The contractor shall provide additional support to CERES FM6 integration and 

test (I&T) including the electrical and software I&T, as well as mission and ground 

systems documentation development for the CERES JPSS-1 mission.
3.0 Special Requirements

3.1 Access to Sensitive Data: Yes. The contractor may at times be required to access 

and evaluate Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) data, ITAR material, or other 

contractor proprietary data and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) shall be 

required.

3.2 Design and Analysis Support, Systems Engineering Support, and Integration and 

Test Support : Members of this team shall support the CERES FM6 Chief Engineer 

and in response to work requirements defined by the CERES FM6 Chief Engineer or 

his delegated discipline team leads.

3.3 Instrument Calibration and Test Support: Members of this team shall support the 

CERES FM6 Instrument Scientist and FM6 Chief Engineer in response to work 

requirements defined by the FM6 Instrument Scientist and FM6 Chief Engineer.

3.4 Cost, Programmatic and Engineering Trades Analysis Support: Contractor support 

in this area shall support the CERES Project Manager in response to work 

requirements defined by the Project Manager for the performance of cost and 

schedule models for future Earth radiation Budget instruments/missions. 

Contractor support in the area shall also support the Chair of the CERES Instrument 

Independent Review Team (IIRT) Chair in response to requirements defined by the 

IIRT Chair.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to provide additional 

contractor support required for this task under sections "3.2 

Design and Analysis Support, Systems Engineering Support, 

and Integration and Test Support" and "3.3 Instrument 

Calibration and Test Support" above. The additional 

support is needed due to an increase in CERES FM6 

instrument calibration and spacecraft integration 

requirements.
4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: 02/01/2013-1/31/2014.

Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 

through January 31, 2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide a monthly summary report, produced in a format agreed 

upon between the contractor and the NASA TM, to the NASA TM delivered via email that 

includes the response to the reporting requirements listed in the sub-tasks below. 

5.1 Subtask 2.1 Design and Analysis Support: The contractor shall summarize monthly 

its work related to examinations, evaluations, and assessments of reviewed 

material, report on its support to meetings and exchanges with NASA and other 

NASA contractors, and as well provide status on maturity of documentation and 

hardware in support of planned reviews.

5.2 Subtask 2.2 Systems Engineering Support : The contractor shall summarize monthly 

via written report its work respective to examinations, evaluations, and 

assessments of reviewed material and its support to verification compliance, 

report on its support to meetings and exchanges with NASA and with NASA 

contractors, and as well provide status on maturity of documentation in support of 

planned reviews.

5.3 Subtask 2.3 Instrument Calibration and Performance Support: The contractor shall 

summarize monthly via written report its work respective to data capture, plotting, 

assessment, and trending of data as required, report on its meetings and 

exchanges with NASA, with NASA contractors, and with other CERES and 

stakeholders. Other deliverables include data plots and documented data trending 

assessments. 

5.4 Subtask 2.4 for Integration and Test Support: Production of a FM6 JPSS-1 

Instrument Integration and Test Plan. The contractor shall summarize monthly its 

work related to examinations, evaluations, and assessments of reviewed material 

and progress on expected products as well as report on its support to meetings 

and exchanges with NASA and other NASA contractors.,

5.5 Subtask 2.5 for Cost, Programmatic and Engineering Trades Analysis Support: The 

contractor shall summarize monthly via written report its support to cost and 

schedule modeling and Project Review Team requested efforts. 
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

6.1 Subtask 2.1 Design and Analysis Support: Travel: 

- Pre-ship/System Acceptance Review (PSRR), Redondo Beach, CA - 2 travelers, 4 days 

including travel days

6.2 Subtask 2.2 Systems Engineering Support: Travel:

1. Pre-ship/System Acceptance Review (PSRR), Redondo Beach, CA - 1 traveler, 4 days 

including travel days

2. Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Redondo Beach, CA - 1 travelers, 4 days 

including travel days

6.3 Subtask 2.3 Instrument Calibration and Performance Support: Travel :

1. Pre-ship/System Acceptance Review (PSRR), Redondo Beach, CA - 2 travelers, 4 days 

including travel days

2. Instrument TVAC/Calibration, Redondo Beach, CA – 3 travelers, 10 days including 

travel days

6.4 Subtask 2.4 Integration and Test Support: Travel: 

1. JPSS TIM, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, MD - 1 traveler, 3 days 

including travel days

2. JPSS TIM, GSFC, Greenbelt, MD - 1 traveler, 3 days including travel days

6.5 Subtask 2.5 Cost, Programmatic and Engineering Trades Analysis Support: Travel:

- Pre-ship/System Acceptance Review (PSRR), Redondo Beach, CA - 1 travelers, 4 days 

including travel days

Additional travel requirements may come up during the contract year that are not 

identified in this statement of work. These travel requirements will be determined 

by the NASA TM and communicated directly to the contractor.

MOD 3: The purpose of this mod is to provide 

additional travel requirements for CERES FM6 

integration and test, as well as JPSS-1 life cycle 

reviews, under 6.4 above:

4. NGAS, Redondo Beach, CA- 3 travelers for 5 days 

for CERES FM6 pack and ship;
5. Ball Aerospace, Boulder, CO- 3 travelers for 5 

days for CERES FM6 bench acceptance test; 

6. Boulder, CO -3 people for 8 days for CERES FM6 

JPSS-1 spacecraft integration; 

7. GSFC, Greenbelt, MD- 3 travelers for 3 days for 

technical interchange meeting; 

8. Ball Aerospace, Boulder, Co- 3 travelers for 3 days 

for technical interchange meeting.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 
assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-031_Mod0 CY4

Task Order Title: DEVELOP National Program Student Support 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: michael.ruiz

Organization: E3:Science Directorate

Email Address: Michael.L.Ruiz@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 Description of Contractor Work

a. DEVELOP is a Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences training and development 

activity. DEVELOP extends NASA science research to benefit society and improve human 

quality of life. DEVELOP, which includes participation from federal, state and local 

government, and industry professionals, supports interns who demonstrate to community 

leaders research project outcomes of NASA science measurements and predictions addressing 

local policy issues.

b. This task order establishes Contractor tasks for DEVELOP Program activity. The Contractor 

shall plan and organize national activities to include participation in relevant conferences, lead 

weekly National Program meetings, and deliver research results at diverse forums. The 

Contractor shall mentor and guide interns throughout project execution. The Contractor shall be 

responsible for editing and proofreading technical papers and abstracts for publication at 

scientific and public policy forums, and ensuring that the NASA DEVELOP Program activities 

align with those of NASA's Applied Sciences Program.

c. The Contractor shall support the DEVELOP Program through assistance in providing 

science advisor support, generation of Program Plans, logistical support at solicitation panel 

reviews, and general program management support. Contractor tasks also include supporting 

the Science Directorate at NASA Langley with general administrative support such as meeting 

and conference planning. The Contractor shall be responsible for all administrative support 

necessary to pay student researchers, arrange travel, obtain supplies and equipment, and other 

related program activities.
d. The contractor shall provide support for general administrative and financial services for the 

DEVELOP National Program by completing the following requirements:

i. Lead the transition the DEVELOP intern application into an online application,

ii. Create and manage DEVELOP financial tracking and reporting tools, 

iii. Complete value of DEVELOP node analysis, 

iii. Establish reporting and communication structure, and

iv. Research, analyze and evaluate new business opportunities for DEVELOP, such as a 

strategy to engage military veterans with DEVELOP.

2.2 Description of Intern Consultant Work

a. Interns in the DEVELOP Program shall collaborate to integrate NASA space-based Earth 

observation sources into research projects. Interns shall collect and analyze NASA and partner 

satellite and in situ data to conduct example rapid prototype projects that address a community 

concern and specific program element(s). With guidance from a NASA or partner organization 

mentor, interns shall execute their project within the allotted 10-week term. Intern consultants 

shall generate deliverables including: technical paper, presentation, poster, Earthzine virtual 

poster session submissions, and brochure summaries and images. In addition, consultants shall 

submit weekly accomplishments to the National Program Office through quad charts, attend 

weekly staff meetings, and maintain contact with science advisors and partners.

3.0 Special Requirements

3.1 Due to the nature of the work, the Contractor shall ensure travel and procurement activities 

are accomplished in a timely manner to support participant project activities. These activities 

include air transportation, hotel rooms, registration fees, supplies, conference expenses, etc. 

The Contractor shall maintain the necessary commercial credit cards to facilitate this activity.

3.2 The Contractor shall travel to NASA HQ, Washington, DC, and other national DEVELOP 

locations at least eight times during the contract year for approximately 16 days total. There 

may be additional travel requirements throughout the year. If additional travel requirements are 

necessary, the NASA TM will communicate the requirements and details of the travel with the 

Contractor.

3.3 The Contractor shall recognize that some of the work under this task is procurement 

sensitive information of the United States Government. In the performance of this task, the 

Contractor shall receive procurement sensitive data and shall generate procurement sensitive 
data. The Contractor shall protect all such information in accordance with NASA FAR 

Supplement (NFS) 1852.237-72, Access to Sensitive Information. All such data shall be 

marked “Sensitive but Unclassified” and shall be secured at all times from improper 

disclosure. To safeguard this information, the Contractor shall form a special team to perform 

the work required by this task. The team shall be formed in a way that will ensure information 

provided to the team members or generated by the team members in the performance of the 

task is not transmitted to other employees or management personnel of the contractor or any 

subcontractor by any means, written or verbal. Further, the team shall not release the 

information to anyone but Government personnel identified by the Contracting Officer as 

proper recipients of the information. The Contractor shall ensure that all members of the team 

working on this task have executed a Nondisclosure Agreement.

3.4 Prior to commencement of this task, the Contractor shall ensure that all personnel working 

on this task are free from personal conflicts of interest by complying with Federal Acquisition 

Regulation (FAR) clause 52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance is February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

5.1 The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

a. Plan and organize national activities to include participation in scientific and governing 

agency meetings, conferences, lead weekly National Program meetings, and deliver 

research results at diverse forums as determined by the NASA TM.

b. Mentor and guide interns throughout the project execution.

c. Edit and proofread interns technical papers and abstracts for publication at scientific and 

public policy forums.

d. Ensure that the NASA DEVELOP Program activities align with those of NASA's 

Applied Sciences Program.

e. Provide logistical support at solicitation panel reviews and general program management 

support as determined by the NASA TM.

f. Support the Science Directorate at NASA Langley with general administrative support, 

such as meeting and conference planning.
g. Provide all administrative support necessary to pay intern researchers, arrange for travel, 

obtain supplies and equipment, and other related program activities.

h. Collaborate to integrate NASA space-based Earth observation source into intern research 

projects.

i. Written monthly status report summarizing the activities and progress of the 

requirements outlined in section 2.0. This report shall be written as a Microsoft Word 

document and delivered to the Technical Monitor on the first business day following 

month end by electronic mail.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

6.1 Purchases: Shipping of materials and purchase of supplies may be required to support this 

effort and will be determined by the NASA TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-032_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Lidar Data Support 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: chris.hostetler

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Chris.A.Hostetler@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

This task supports NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) airborne High Spectral Resolution Lidar 

(HSRL) remote sensing program, and other lidar and satellite analysis projects conducted as part of 

Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA research programs. The contractor shall support the 

development of software for lidar data acquisition and real-time data analysis; hardware support, 

including lasers, detectors, and control systems development, operation, and maintenance; on-site 

operations, system, networks, and configuration support; data analysis and interpretation support; and 

documentation, presentation, and publication support.

The contractor shall also assist in the development, implementation, and testing of advanced algorithms 

for retrievals of atmospheric aerosol profiles from airborne and spacebased lidars. This support includes 

assisting in the development of appropriate aerosol models and studying the statistical variation of 

aerosol properties to determine capabilities and limitations of aerosol retrieval techniques. 

The contractor shall provide the technical staff and work processes to accomplish the requirements 

specified in the Task Order. Responsiveness shall be an important metric for task performance. The 

contractor shall keep the government informed of all activities, to include but is not limited to, work 

successes, problems, and potential problems, as soon as they are known. The contractor shall respond 

rapidly and effectively to the customer's dynamic, unanticipated, and emergency work requirements by 

restructuring priorities. The format of technical progress reports (see 5.0, Deliverables) shall be 

established by the NASA TM.

These reports shall be used to confirm priorities and current schedule constraints continually, and to 

communicate the work areas of the WBS planned for the coming month. Metrics for delivery schedules 

shall be established and evolved through the planning mechanism of the technical progress reports.

All work specified by the Task Order shall be performed under the following structure.

2.1 Work Breakdown Structure

100 Real-time Analysis Support
110 Lasers, Detectors, Opto-Mechanical, and Control Systems Development/Modification

120 Lidar operations support (in laboratory and on field missions) 

130 Simulation, Analytical Study, and Data Reduction Support

140 Documentation, Presentation, and Publication Support

150 Assist in developing, implementing, and testing advanced aerosol retrieval algorithms. Assist in 

developing aerosol models and studying statistical variation of aerosol properties to determine 

capabilities/limitations of retrieval techniques.

2.2 Quality and Performance Standards

The contractor shall follow its rigorous ISO, safety, and IT security standards. General quality standards 

are presented in the STARSS II Quality Plan. Specific task quality requirements are established with the 

TM on a continual basis during the performance of the task. 

Performance is monitored through periodic reviews with the TM and through formal semiannual 

surveys.

Baseline standards include:

• Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and/or presented within schedules 

agreed to between the NASA Technical Monitor (TM) and the contractor.

• Lidar measurements are successfully analyzed and archived within schedules agreed to between the 

NASA TM and the contractor.

• Backups are generated as specified by each point of contact within schedules agreed to between the 

NASA TM and the contractor.

The contractor shall purchase specialized software and hardware for advanced data analyses 

associated with new HSRL and Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) systems as determined by the TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to provide additional support under 2.1, paragraph 

150 above: Assist in developing, implementing, and testing advanced aerosol retrieval 

algorithms. Assist in developing aerosol models and studying statistical variation of aerosol 

properties to determine capabilities/limitations of retrieval techniques.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to provide the following 

additional requirements under Section 2.0:

2.1 Work Breakdown Structure

160 Provide project coordination and planning to the HSRL Principal 

Investigatory (PI), the instrument development team, and the airborne 

research investigation team, to enhance the team's ability to effectively 

plan work and achieve objectives.

2.2 Quality and Performance Standards
 Work closely with the PI, scientists, and engineers to identify 

requirements and establish project objectives.

 Attend team meetings in order to provide project management 

consultation and to understand the project planning requirements 

of the team.

 Plan project tasks and milestones and provide progress updates 

for the plan.

 Work with the project team to identify and mitigate technical, cost 

and schedule risks. 

 Develop tailored project planning tools and documents for the PI 

and project team use.

 Develop resource plans, budgets, and procurement plans. Track 

actuals to the plans and budgets. 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data:

The lidar systems include export controlled technology. The contractor shall work with the NASA TM to 

comply with the NASA export control policies.

Mod 2: The Project Coordinator will not have access to the 

NASA financial system, therefore, NASA will provide, to the 

Project Coordinator, financial reports showing actual costs, 

obligations, and commitments in order to monitor progress 

on the budget plan.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Task milestones and schedule will be established by the TM and agreed to by the contractor in monthly 

planning and coordination meetings.

Period of Performance: Task award through January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements
The contractor shall provide quarterly progress reports (in the form of a Microsoft word document) of the 

task status of accomplishments electronically via email to the NASA TM. The status of ongoing tasks, 

results, and issues shall be reported to the TM through informal oral status meetings. The contractor 

shall deliver the following to the TM at agreed-upon intervals and in specified formats:

• Lidar standard data products

• Lidar experiment simulation results

• Lidar, in-situ, and satellite data analysis products

• Resolution of all systems and configuration problems

• Backup of all units on a prioritized schedule

• Updates of system and standard products

• Papers and journal articles as appropriate

Mod 2: The following deliverables are added:

 Tailored project planning tools and documents provided to the PI 

for project team use.

 Resource plans, budgets and procurement plans.

 Project progress reports and project presentations, as necessary.

 Monthly report to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with 

copy to SSAI STARSS Group Manager. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Extensive travel may be required to accomplish the objectives of this task including support for field 

campaigns. The exact locations, durations, and timings of these campaigns will evolve over the course 

of the period of performance and will be determined by the TM. As a rough estimate, the contractor shall 

provide support for approximately 3 Full Time Equivalent weeks of travel. In addition, the contractor may 

travel to national and international meetings to present the results of task work.

One 4-day trips to TBD national meetings and workshops one 5-day trips to TBD international meetings 

or workshops. 

Additional travel may be required and will be directed by the TM. 

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety
Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-033_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Support for DACOM, DLH, and Prototype Development Activities

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: glenn.diskin

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Glenn.S.Diskin@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Subtask 1:

a. The contractor shall provide support for airborne and ground-based sensors 

currently operating and under development. These sensors include, but are not 

limited to, the Differential Absorption Carbon Monoxide Measurements 

(DACOM) airborne instrument, the Diode Laser Hygrometer (DLH) airborne 

series of instruments, and the Carbon Cycle Column Radiometer (C3R) ground 

prototype instrument. These instruments all fall under the responsibility of the 

NASA Technical Monitor. Support shall include preparation of instruments for use 

on field measurement campaigns; operation and maintenance of instruments in 

laboratories at NASA Langley, at remote sites, and aboard research aircraft; 

calibration and characterization of instruments; modifications to instruments, 

including design and implementation; development and deployment of software 

necessary to operate instruments; development of software to reduce and analyze 

experimental data from instruments; and preliminary data analysis. Associated 

tasks, including but not limited to laboratory organization and upkeep; component 

specification and characterization; and coordination of instrument shipments; shall 

also be considered to be a part of instrument support. Critical to this task is the 

integration of the work into the overall scientific mission being performed. This 

includes conveying instrumental progress, performance and data to project 

scientists while on deployment as well as frequent interaction with the staff and 

management of the Science Directorate.

b. It is estimated that, due to the heavy utilization of the instruments within the TM’s 

purview, this support will require one full-time mechanical / electronic technology 
specialist and one full-time electronic / software specialist, each with at least 10 

years’ experience with the type of diode laser instrumentation being fielded.

c. For this subtask, the contractor’s performance shall be evaluated on: Timeliness 

and quality of the instrument support provided. Field campaigns require strict 

adherence to schedule, and it is imperative that deadlines be met in order to ensure 

that the data collected will be of the highest quality possible. Post-campaign 

deadlines for data submission must also be met. The TM will provide to the 

contractor schedules for the respective field campaigns and schedules for post 

campaign data submission.

Subtask 2:

a. In addition, the contractor shall also conduct occasional instrument 

characterization and optimization for the DACOM and/or DLH instruments on an 

as-needed basis as determined by the TM. These characterizations include but are 

not limited to assessment of laser spectral and spatial behavior, both static and 

dynamic, as well as assessment of the performance and stability of the instruments. 

Following the characterization, the contractor shall be required to place the 

instrument(s) in an operational configuration suitable for field deployment.

b. The contractor shall also participate in field measurement campaigns, including but 

not limited to SEACR4S, DC3, and other campaigns as identified by the NASA 

TM. Activities shall include operation and maintenance of instruments, 

participation in test and research flights, and preliminary data processing and 

archiving. Travel costs for such activities are not included in this subtask. It is 

estimated that the instruments’ development and utilization schedules may require 

approximately 200 hours per year to accomplish by a senior level instrument 

scientist. 

c. The contractor's performance shall be evaluated on: (1) Quality of the assessment 

and of the assessment report, which shall describe the current state of the 

instrument(s) and of the laser sources upon which it relies; and (2) Timeliness of 

the characterization and optimization.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add a 2013 DISCOVER AQ airborne field 

campaign to Section 2.0, Subtask 2b.

The contractor shall also participate in the 2013 DISCOVER-AQ airborne field 
campaign conducted in August-October 2013, from the NASA Wallops Flight 

Facility (integration and test) and from Ellington Field, Houston TX (science 

phase). Activities shall include operation and maintenance of instruments, 

participation in test and research flights, and preliminary data processing and 

archiving. This field campaign will require no more than 400 total hours by a senior 

level instrument scientist. This 400 hour limit is in place of, not in addition to, the 

200 hours described in the original Subtask 2 b. No provision is being added to 

cover the travel costs associated with this effort, as that will continue to be provided 

for in a separate task.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance for 

the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide continuing support for 

instrument development, maintenance, and deployment, as well as data reduction 

and analysis.

Mod 3: The purpose of this Mod is to add a Subtask 3 as specified below:

Subtask 3: The contractor shall purchase one mid-infrared laser to be used in an existing 

airborne science trace gas measurement instrument known as the Differential Absorption 

Carbon Monoxide Measurements (DACOM). DACOM provides critical measurements of 

carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) for a range of airborne 

earth science investigations, and has been doing so for over 25 years. DACOM utilizes 

lasers in the mid-infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. This purchase is for a 

laser to be used as a backup for the laser used to measure CH4. Specifications are as 

follows:

a. Distributed Feedback (DFB) Tunable, Single-Mode Interband Cascade Diode Lasers 

(qty 1)

 - Wavelengths: 1 @ 3314.4 nm

 - Optical power: > 1 mW

 - Injection Current < 200 mA

 - Laser supplied in TO-66 housing

 - Laser must operate as specified without the use of cryogens, with thermoelectric 

cooling only
 - No moving parts will be allowed

b. Mounting and collimation accessories for items I

 - TO-66 housing with TEC and NTC

 - Black cap for TO-66 mount, with antireflection coated window

 - Heatsink for TO-66 mount including connectors for electronics and optics

 - Prealigned lens with standard cage system mounted on TO-66 heatsink

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No

Other(Specify): N/A 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is 03/01/2013 - 01/31/2014.

Mod 2: The new period of performance is 03/1/2013 through 1/31/2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Quarterly reports describing completed and ongoing activities.

Reports, as required by the TM, on the assessment, optimization, and operation of the 

DACOM, DLH, and/or other relevant instrument(s).

The format, delivery method and due date of the deliverables will be communicated by the 

NASA TM to the contractor.

Mod 3: Delivery date for items in Subtask 3 is no later than August 31, 2014.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task
Travel as directed by the TM for visiting scientists or other staff may be required to support this 

task. Some incidental material purchases, including but not limited to such items as electronic 

components, lab computer accessories, software packages, storage media, manuals, reference 

books, and supplies may be required to support the task, as directed by the TM. Some 

miscellaneous items such as training costs, publication costs, conference fees, and other 

miscellaneous items may be required to support the task, as directed by the TM.

Expenses for travel for field campaigns DISCOVER-AQ, SEAC4RS, etc., should be not 

charged to this task.

No additional travel requirements are known currently. If additional travel requirements are 

necessary during the period of performance, the TM will communicate the requirements 

directly with the contractor.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-035_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: MIDAS

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Yong.Hu

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: yongxiang.hu-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide support for the following studies:

1) Long term climate record quality assessment using Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared 

Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO)/CloudSat missions cloud, aerosol and 

ocean data record. This study includes (a) assessment of Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with 

Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP) calibration stability using time series of CALIOP 

data for various vicarious targets such as water clouds and ocean surface, theoretical 

assessment of calibration uncertainty associated with multiple scattering; (b) studying 

time series of CALIOP observation of clouds, aerosols, ocean surface and subsurface 

backscatter and their seasonal/interannual variation; (c) comparing the observations 

with climate modeling results, including but not limited to outputs from 

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) models and 

climateprediction.org.

2) Radiative transfer modeling studies for coupled ocean-atmospheric system. This study 

involves (a) the improvement of the existing coupled ocean/atmosphere full polarization 

radiation transfer model developed by Dr. Pengwang Zhai; (b) sensitivity study of 

polarimetric measurements to changes in physical properties of aerosols and ocean 

biogeochemistry; (3) Research Scanning Polarimeter (RSP)/High Spectral Resolution 

Lidar (HSRL) data analysis studies relevant to the development of next generation 

combined lidar/polarimeter retrieval algorithm while collaborating with the HSRL 

group. 

3) Developing new scientific algorithms using combined CALIPSO/CloudSat and Glory 

mission observations. This study is part of the Glory science team activities. It includes 

(a) develop algorithm to apply Glory observations of ocean surface properties to 

improve CALIOP ocean surface backscatter assessment; (b) using Glory water cloud 

microphysical properties and CALIOP depolarization data to derive water cloud droplet 
number concentration; (c) ocean sub-surface studies using combined Glory/CALIOP 

data. 

4) Using accurate cloud and aerosol observations from active remote sensing to study 

uncertainties in the Earth Observing System (EOS) cloud and radiation climate record 

derived from passive remote sensing. This study involves CALIPSO/CloudSat, 

Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and Clouds and the Earth's 

Radiant Energy System (CERES) data analysis and radiative transfer calculations to 

assess uncertainties in atmospheric radiative fluxes.

The contractor shall meet the following performance standards in support of Multi-Instrument 

DAta Synthesis (MIDAS:)

- Data analyses approaches are demonstrated and documented within schedules agreed 

upon between the contractor and the TM.

- Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and/or presented within 

schedules agreed upon between the contractor and TM.

- Results of studies, investigations, and modeling activities are delivered within schedules 

agreed upon between the contractor and TM.

The contractor shall provide organizational support to the Pre-Aerosol, Clouds, and ocean 

Ecosystem (PACE) Mission Applications Representative to organize the relevant applications 

communities on behalf of PACE. Design a website for PACE Mission Applications to publicize 

applied sciences activities related to PACE and prepare the community for PACE data for 

applications of societal benefit. Support and facilitate organizations’ and communities’ efforts 

to imagine, articulate, and anticipate possible applications.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

- Schedule: Schedules will be agreed upon during regular meetings or as requested by the 

TM.

- Milestones: As established by the TM and agreed to by the contractor.

- Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

 The contractor shall provide Quarterly Reports (Microsoft Word document) which 

include completed and projected accomplishments and metrics reflecting the 

contractor’s success in meeting the performance standards described in Section 2 to the 

NASA TM via email.

 The contractor shall provide scientific code for improved radiative transfer 

computations; research algorithms for cloud and aerosol retrievals and other inputs for 
documenting technical analyses and scientific studies as determined by discussion with

the TM and delivered to the TM in an agreed upon format and time between the 

contractor and the TM.

 The contractor shall provide collocated active and passive remote sensing data, 

graphics, and inputs for documenting technical analyses and scientific studies as 

determined by discussion with the TM and delivered to the TM in an agreed upon 

format and time between the contractor and the TM.

 The contractor shall produce scientific publications as determined by the NASA TM to 

report results.

 The contractor shall produce presentations for technical meetings including but not 

limited to science team meetings as determined by discussion with the TM and 

delivered to the TM in an agreed upon format and time between the contractor and the 

TM.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

One international travel and two domestic travel for CALIPSO, ACE and Glory science 

conferences/workshops for 1 person; 

Two international travel and two domestic travel for CALIPSO, Glory and ACE science

conference/workshops for 1 person;

One international travel and two domestic travel for CALIPSO, Glory and ACE science 

conference/workshops for 1 person;

Locations of the international travel are likely the CALIPSO meeting in France and ILRC in Greece. 

Domestic meeting locations TBD.

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.
9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-037_Mod1 CY4

Task Order Title: CEOS Science and Engineering Consultation

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: brian.killough

Organization: D2:Systems Engineering Directorate

Email Address: Brian.D.Killough@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Background Information: The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) is 

an international organization focused on optimizing the benefits of spaceborne Earth 

observations through the coordination of instrument and satellite and systems. NASA 

Langley Research Center (LaRC) is the lead of the CEOS Systems Engineering Office 

(SEO), which provides systems engineering leadership, conducts systems engineering 

assessments and develops systems engineering tools to support CEOS 

initiatives. NASA LaRC will coordinate the release of any information resulting from 

this task to the CEOS organization.

2.1 The contractor shall perform systems analyses, provide technical management to 

NASA's United States Group on Earth Observations (USGEO), maintain the CEOS 

Action Tracking Tool, provide administrative and outreach functions to CEOS, conduct 

data acquisition planning for several CEOS projects, develop and integrate 

CEOS's Working Group on Information Systems and Services (WGISS) Integrated 

Catalog (CWIC) and provide data management for large CEOS datasets. 

2.2 The contractor performance shall be evaluated on (a) Completion of milestones 

and final reports according to the schedules agreed upon by the NASA Technical 

Monitor and contractor, and (b) Completion of informal status reports summarizing the 

work completed and future plans according to the schedules agreed upon by the 

NASA Technical Monitor and contractor. 
(1) CEOS Systems Analyses: 

The contractor shall manage NASA's inputs to the annual update of the MissionInstrument-Mission (MIM) database, participate on the CEOS Disaster Risk 

Management (DRM) team, participate in the Working Group on Climate meetings, 

developing requirements and architectures, conducting gap analyses and systems 

studies, and manage the development of an Essential Climate Variable (ECV) 

inventory.

(2) USGEO Management Analyst: 

The contractor shall support NASA Earth Science Division’s (ESD) Applied Sciences 

Program by conducting management analysis and coordination of initiatives with the 

U.S. Group on Earth Observations (USGEO). This task shall include conducting risk 

assessments, participation in USGEO workshops, and coordination of NASA’s 

involvement in USGEO and Group on Earth Observations (GEO). 

(3) Action Tracking Tool Maintenance: 

The contractor shall maintain the operation of the CEOS Action Tracking Tool 

including minor updates for enhanced functionality and the repair of problems. 

(4) CEOS Administrative and Outreach: 

a. The contractor shall maintain the current technical content and add new technical 

content for the CEOS website; the contractor shall maintain the CEOS mailing lists 

and the technical content of the CEOS Action Tracking database and shall coordinate 

the development of CEOS education outreach materials and work with the CEOS 

Working Group on Capacity Building and Data Democracy (WGCapD) to conduct 

training for systems engineering tools. 

(5) CEOS Data Acquisition Planning: 

The contractor shall lead data acquisition planning for several CEOS projects including 

Global Forest Observation Initiative (GFOI) and the Group on Earth Observations 

Global Agricultural Monitoring initiative (GEOGLAM). This effort shall include 

development of data acquisition planning documents and utilization of the CEOS 

Visualization Environment (COVE) tool to perform assessments.

(6) CWIC (CEOS WGISS Integrated Catalog): 

The contractor shall provide research and development for CEOS's Working Group on 

Information Systems and Services (WGISS) and provide design and implementation of 

the CEOS WGISS Integrated catalog (CWIC). CWIC is the community catalog for 

satellite data providing search and access to satellite data within partner systems. 
(7) CWIC Data Center Integration and Enhanced Functionality: 

The contractor shall integrate more data centers into CWIC and enhance CWIC 

functionality. In addition, the contractor shall work with GEO to integrate CWIC with 

GEOSS and their data systems. This task shall include detailed metric reporting, 

updates to CWIC documentation, and periodic progress reports. 

(8) CEOS Data Management: 

The contractor shall develop the CEOS data management and computing platform 

hardware and software architecture to support COVE and Earth science datasets. 

The contractor shall develop a RESTful (Representational State Transfer) Web 

Service interface for COVE, implement a cloud-based platform for large datasets, 

investigate Big Data frameworks to support CEOS Earth science datasets, develop 

mobile applications for COVE, and develop a scaleable, multi-touch, videowall

application to access the CEOS data management and computing Platform.

(9) Enhancements to the CEOS Mission-Instrument-Measurement (MIM) Database:

The contractor shall develop enhancements and gap analysis tools for the CEOS MIM 

database. These tools shall consider connections to the COVE tool, detail userdefined gap studies, and links to data products.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add a new requirement 

to Section 2.0 (4) CEOS Administrative and Outreach:

2.0 (4) b: The contractor shall revise and modernize the CEOS web 

portal. The contractor shall include new capabilities for content 

management (WordPress), meeting registrations, document 

management, calendar, and keyword search. The contractor shall 

coordinate updates and reviews with the CEOS Community.

3.0 Special Requirements

None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015
5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide quarterly informal status reports to the Task Monitor (TM) 

to summarize the work completed and future plans. The contractor shall provide 

technical reports to NASA TM upon the completion of technical meetings, science and 

engineering analyses, and upon completion of NASA and CEOS documentation 

review. These technical reports should be provided in a Microsoft word document and 

delivered to the NASA TM electronically via email within 7 days of completion of the 

task. As a technical consultant to NASA, the contractor shall provide recommendations 

and assessment of the CEOS program plans provided in a Microsoft word document 

and delivered to the NASA TM via email by an agreed upon timeframe between the 

contractor and NASA TM.

Mod 1: The deliverable for Mod 1 is as follows:

New CEOS website by December 31, 2014

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The contractor shall be required to support several meetings. The meetings shall 

include, but are not limited to:

(1) Multiple Dates, Washington DC - CEOS and USGEO Meetings (1 person, 2 days, 

monthly)

(2) April 2014, Toulouse, France - CEOS SIT-29 Meeting (2 persons, 5 days)

(3) July 2014, Quebec City, Canada – IGARSS Meeting (1 person, 5 days)

(4) September 2014, Paris, France – CEOS SIT Workshop (2 persons, 5 days)

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or requirements for travel 

shall be provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 
requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-043_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Data Analysis and Instrument Support for Suborbital Research Platforms

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Mei.Ying.Yang

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: mei.y.yang@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide analysis, technical, and overall cognizance to supporting 

measurement activities in the laboratory and onboard atmospheric research aircraft in support 

of sub-orbital flight experiments. This support shall include all instrument testing and 

preparation for laboratory and field deployment. The contractor shall perform all instrument 

operation and maintenance while in the laboratory and for airborne applications, perform data 

analyses, and responsible for archival processes.

2.1 The contractor shall perform the following task requirements:

1. Laboratory testing and calibration of AVOCET (Atmospheric Vertical Observations of CO2 in the 

Earth's Troposphere) and the PICARRO system (PAMCO2 – PICARRO Atmospheric 

Measurements of Carbon Dioxide) prior to integration on the NASA Dryden DC-8 aircraft for the 

ASCENDS campaigns*.

2. Carbon cycle research with data from field campaigns including but not limited to Southeast Asia 

Composition, Cloud, Climate Coupling Regional Study (SEAC4RS), Deriving Information on 

Surface conditions from Column and Vertically Resolved Observations Relevant to Air Quality 

(DISCOVER-AQ), and Active Sensing of CO2 Emissions over Nights, Days, and Seasons 

(ASCENDS). Additional field campaigns will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA 

TM.

3. Laboratory testing and calibration of AVOCET prior to integration on the NASA Wallops P3B for 

the DISCOVER-AQ field campaigns*.

4. Instrument and data analysis support for the AVOCET instrument for data collected during the

DISCOVER-AQ campaign*.

5. Laboratory testing and calibration of AVOCET and PAMCO2 prior to integration on the NASA 

Langley UC12 for an ASCENDS campaign.
6. Continued data analysis support for AVOCET and PAMCO2 data collected during ASCENDS 

field campaign*.

7. Assist TM with any related or remaining field campaign and data analysis items such as 

uploading the binaries, data, documentations, S/W, etc. onto the NASA Langley Research 

Center Atmospheric Data Center (NASA LaRC ASDC) servers, and saving these files onto 

DVDs, instrument development and testing, proposal writing, manuscript publication.

8. Field participation in all field campaigns (for DISCOVER-AQ, ASCENDS and SEAC4RS)

9. Participation in the 9th International Carbon Dioxide Conference in BeiJing, China with 

presentation of data.

2.2 Performance elements specific to this task are as follows:

1. Laboratory testing and calibration are accomplished within schedules agreed on between the 

contractor and the TM.

2. Field participation through instrument operation on all airborne platforms is accomplished within 

schedules agreed on between the contractor and the TM and consistent with respective field 

deployment requirements.

3. Measurements are captured according to the experiment plans provided by the TM.

4. Data analyses are performed within schedules agreed on between the contractor and the TM, 

consistent with the requirements and expectations of the field campaign or proposal awarded.

5. Government furnished equipment and property is properly utilized, maintained, tracked and 

accounted for.

6. Presentation of data at conferences and meetings within the scope agreed on between the 

contractor and TM.

*The SEAC4RS, DISCOVER AQ, ASCENDS field campaign dates are variable and will be provided 

to the contractor by the NASA TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance end date to include the ASCENDS and DISCOVER-AQ flights 

scheduled through 2016.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: not applicable

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is Febuary 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2016.
 4.1 Major milestones are driven by the ASCENDS, SEAC4RS and DISCOVER-AQ 

mission schedule:

1. DISCOVER-AQ California campaign flights February 2013

2. ASCENDS campaign flights February 2013 – March 2013

3. Integration on the DC-8 in July 2013

4. Integration on P3 in August 2013

5. DISCOVER-AQ campaign science flights in August - September 2013 (Texas)

6. SEAC4RS campaign flights in August – September 2013 (Singapore)

7. Archival of science data post-campaigns

*The SEAC4RS, DISCOVER AQ, ASCENDS field campaign dates are variable and will be provided 

to the contractor by the NASA TM.

Mod 1: The additional milestones driven by the ASCENDS and DISCOVER-AQ 

mission schedule under Section 4.1 are as follows:

8. ACES (ASCENDS CarbonHawk Experiment Simulator) ground range testing 

in January 2014 at NASA LaRC

9. ACES flight campaign in Feburary 2014 at NASA LaRC

10. Integration/test flights on P3 for DISCOVER-AQ in June 2014 at NASA 

WFF

11. Integration/test flights on DC8 for ASCENDS in July 2014 at NASA DAOF

12. DISCOVER-AQ campaign science flights in July – August 2014 

(Colorado)

13. ASCENDS campaign science flights in August 2014 (California)
5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide a semi-annual status and accomplishment report, written in 

Microsoft word document, for the task delivered electronically to the NASA Technical 

Monitor via email. 

 Informal oral meetings shall be held between the contractor and the NASA Technical 

Monitor at the request of the Technical Monitor as required.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel required for field deployments and attendance at conferences and science data meetings

For this contract year, the following estimated travel is required:

In February: 20 days for DISCOVER-AQ travel to Palmdale, CA

In February: 5 days for ASCENDS travel to Palmdale, CA

In March: 14 days for ASCENDS travel to Palmdale, CA and Wallops Island, VA

In June: 5 days for 9th International Carbon Dioxide Conference in BeiJing, China

In July: Integration on the DC8 in support of the SEAC4RS field campaign in Palmdale, CA (5 

days)

In August: 5 days integration for DISCOVER-AQ Texas to Wallops Island, VA followed by 5 

days in Houston, TX

In September: 10 days for DISCOVER-AQ Texas to Houston TX, followed by 20 days for 

SEAC4RS in Singapore

In December: 5 days for AGU conference in San Francisco, CA.

Additional travel may be required, including (5 days) to Palmdale, CA for support of SARP 

field campaign and will be determined by the NASA TM and communicated to the contractor.

*The SEAC4RS, DISCOVER AQ, ASCENDS field campaign dates are variable and 

will be provided to the contractor by the NASA TM.

Mod 1: The following travel requirements are added to Section 6.0 above:
Travel to Dryden Aircraft Operating Facility (DAOF) and NASA Wallops Flight 

Facility to participate in test flights on the P3 and DC8 during the DISCOVER AQ, 

and ASCENDS flight campaigns. 

Test flights at each location will require approximately 4 days of travel for each 

campaign. 

There will be two field campaigns in 2014. 

July-August 2014: 20 days of travel for DISCOVER-AQ (Colorado) 

August 2014: 15 days of travel for ASCENDS (California)

Because flight schedules are subject to change, the NASA TM will communicate 

with the contractor the specific dates of the field campaigns.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-046_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: CLARREO Science Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: constantine.lukashin

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: constantine.lukashin-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

A. The contractor shall perform tasks to support the definition of science requirements for the 

Climate Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory (CLARREO) mission. The contractor 

shall perform tasks associated with algorithm development, data analysis, validation, radiative 

transfer modeling, orbital and sampling analysis, and intercalibration feasibility studies in 

support of CLARREO pre-Formulation studies. The tasks include, but are not limited to, the 

following research areas:

1. Development and analysis of simulated CLARREO data sets from existing infrared and 

visible data and models for the purpose for refining science and measurement 

requirements including instrument field-of-view, swath width, spectral resolution and 

range, measurement accuracy and noise, and spacecraft pointing capability.

2. Development and validation of multi-year data sets to be used for orbital sampling 

studies.

3. Orbital and sampling analyses in support of CLARREO mission scenario analysis to 

refine requirements for sampling frequency, spacecraft altitude, mission life, and 

systematic sampling error.

4. Intercalibration feasibility studies of geostationary and low-Earth-orbit visible and 

infrared sensors including but not limited to Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy 

System (CERES), Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), 

Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR), Geostationary Earth Radiation 

Budget (GERB), Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectometer for Atmospheric 

Chartography (SCIAMACHY), Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI).

5. Development of tools for performing reference intercalibration, including the 

development of polarization distribution models (PDM).

6. The combination of existing data and radiative transfer models to test CLARREO 

infrared and visible benchmarking accuracy and information content. 
7. Development and evaluation of radiative kernels to be used in the analysis of 

CLARREO data.

8. Support for science management, website content development, and education and 

public outreach activities.

9. Logistics planning and support for CLARREO Science Definition Team meetings.

B. The contractor shall assist the Langley CLARREO team in planning and readiness for all 

major reviews of the mission development. More specifically, it is expected that the contractor 

shall assist LaRC in the following:

1. Demonstrating that the CLARREO mission objectives are complete and 

understandable. 

2. Reviewing results of on-going trade studies, suggest modifications, and identify 

any additional studies as determined by the NASA TM. 

3. Reviewing measurement requirements and candidate measurement techniques. 

4. Contributing to and participating (as determined by the NASA TM) in semi-annual 

CLARREO Science Definition Team meetings.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015, to provide 

continuing CLARREO Science support in Section 2.0 above.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to include support for the 

Principal Component Radiative Transfer Model in Section 2.0, A. 

above:

10. Development, validation, and deployment of the Principal 

Component Radiative transfer Model (PCRTM) in the InfraRed and 

Reflected Solar wavelenths domain.

3.0 Special Requirements
Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 - January 

31, 2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

1. The contractor shall demonstrate and document agorithm approaches and computer 

code within schedules as agreed to between the contractor and the NASA TM.

2. The contractor shall document analysis and interpretation of science data in peerreviewed journal papers, science conference presentations and proceedings, and 

CLARREO science team meeting presentations.

3. Science results and analyses are required in time for presentation at semi-annual 

Science Team Meetings (dates will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA 

TM).

4. Support for science management activities to be completed within schedules as agreed 

to between the contractor and the NASA TM. 

5. The contractor shall submit a monthly report summarizing accomplishments in a 

Microsoft Word Document and delivered via email to the NASA TM by the last 

business day of the month. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel is required to support this task. 

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM.

For the purposes of planning, the contractor shall travel to 5-6 CLARREO Science Team Meetings, 3 - 4 

domestic conferences, and 2 - 3 international conferences no more than 5 days per trip. 

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 
requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-053_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Advanced Algorithms and Computing Methods 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Yong.Hu

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: yongxiang.hu-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

This effort shall support two individual studies.

The contractor shall support study one as follows:

1. Upgrade the ocean color remote sensing data analysis system (SeaDAS) Software program 

to include an improved treatment of sunlight including multiple scattering in the atmosphere, 

and surface wave slope distributions consistent Cloud and aerosol lidar/infrared satellite 

observation (CALIPSO) measurements.

2. Application of this upgrade to ocean color data and combined ocean color and CALIPSO 

retrievals.

3. Improving theoretical understanding of ocean surface mean square slope and its applications 

in lidar remote sensing.

This study requires expertise in retrieving wind information from backscattered laser 

energy. The CALIPSO wind retrieval also requires the estimation of aerosol extinction 

between the satellite and the ocean surface. 

The contractor shall support study two as follows:
1. Studying CALIPSO and High sprectral resolution lidar (HSRL) ocean sub-surface 

backscatter.

2. Deploy ship-based in situ measurements of ocean sub-surface optical properties.

3. Data analysis studies for assessment of CALIPSO/HSRL ocean sub-surface beam 

attenuation and backscatter profiles using the ship-based measurements.

This study requires expertise in theoretical and experimental ocean optics research, coupled 

ocean-atmospheric radiative transfer, and in development of advanced retrieval algorithm of 

ocean optical properties for lidar data analysis. 

The contractor shall conduct analysis and testing for water path extinction retrieved from 

spontaneous Brillouin backscattering intensity using iodine filters for frequency discrimination.

Performance standards are as follows:

1. Software program upgraded based upon schedule agreed to by NASA TM and contractor

2. In situ observations based upon schedule agreed to by NASA TM and contractor

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing advanced algorithms and computing methods support in 

Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014
Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide all the field data collected under this task and provide a contract year end 

report to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format and schedule between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Traveling associated with potential field work and presenting results at workshops/conferences 

(locations and duration TBD).

There are about four field trips (two trips for wave tank experiment at Wallops, each lasts about 7 to 10 

days; two trips for shipbased measurements near Gulf of Mexico).

There are about one domestic and one international conference.

additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.
10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-056_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: NAST Engineering

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: allen.larar

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Allen.M.Larar@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical support for the NASA/ National Polarorbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) Airborne Sounder TestbedInterferometer (NAST-I) program; NPOESS is the National Polar-orbiting Operational 

Environmental Satellite System which has been restructured into the Joint Polar Satellite 

System (JPSS). This support shall focus on activities to maintain, optimize, and improve 

instrument hardware performance, while including advancements to instrument command and 

control, and data acquisition and visualization software. Areas of support include, but are not 

limited to: dynamic alignment, blackbody, and overall instrument controllers; and data 

acquisition and display software modules. The contractor shall also support expected checkout 

and experiment flights of NAST-I by analyzing and interpreting near-real-time NAST-I 

instrument flight science and engineering data.

2.1 Performance Standards:

a. Supports improvements to and optimization of the NAST-I sensor performance, instrument 

control, and data acquisition and display software.

b. Participates in meetings, mostly via telecon, discussing status and results, on schedules agreed 

upon between the contractor and the Task Monitor (TM).

c. Updates technical documentation corresponding to hardware and software optimization and 

improvement activities.

d. Supports instrument inter-calibration activities.
e. Supports field checkout and experiment flights per NAST requirements and schedules agreed 

upon between the contractor and the TM.

f. Supports activities focusing on flying NAST-I on other aircraft platforms.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add additional key milestones in Section 

4.0, and to add travel to Section 6.0, as set forth in their respective Sections below.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to (1) extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to continue 

providing beneficial engineering support which is in the best interest of the 

project, as well as ensure system repairs and refinements are optimally 

implemented; and (2) provide an additional requirement in Section 2.1 

above:

g. Supports instrument calibration and characterization activities.

3.0 Special Requirements

Other (Specify):

Familiarity with advanced atmospheric sounder systems; thorough working knowledge

and experience with Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) systems, with specific and

extensive background in high spectral resolution infrared systems. An applications

engineer that has experience in the field of optical remote sensing, especially in the

infrared domain. Ten years or more experience maintaining, calibrating, and improving

Fourier Transform Spectrometers is expected, with particular emphasis in the area of

performance optimization for high-altitude aircraft environment implementations.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

Key milestones shall include participation in the following:
a. Ground testing of NAST-I at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) (calibration, 

uplooking, and inter-comparison tests)

b. Checkout and optimization of the refurbished NAST-I system on the NASA ER-2 aircraft 

out of Palmdale, CA;

c. Support Suomi NPOESS Preparatory Project (SNPP) flight activities planned for May 2013 

based out of Palmdale, CA;

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add additional key milestones in Section 

4.0, as follows:

d. NAST-I performance verification testing and flight readiness improvement activities 

at LaRC: The contractor shall work with lab test data to further optimize and improve 

key instrument subsystems (the interferometer command and control, dynamic 

alignment, data acquisition, and blackbody controller modules and associate software) to 

address areas of improvement identified from the recent SNPP field mission flights.

e. Inter-comparison testing of NAST-I and ground-based Atmospheric Sounder 

Spectrometer by Infrared Spectral Technology (ASSIST) instruments at LaRC: The 

contractor shall provide scripts for NAST-I zenith sky viewing and other ground support 

test equipment, and contribute to NAST-I inter-comparison test implementation.

f. NAST-I calibration testing at LaRC: The contractor shall provide traceable calibration 

targets and other ground support test equipment, and contribute to NAST-I calibration 

test implementation.
g. Performance verification checkout flights conducted on the ER-2 in Palmdale, 

CA: The contractor shall optimize dynamic alignment system in-flight performance and 

analyze flight data to verify expected performance is achieved.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add additional key milestones 

in Section 4.0, as follows:

h. Ground testing of NAST-I at NASA LaRC shall include characterization.

i. Checkout and optimization of NAST-I changes and overall system 

performance on the NASA ER-2 aircraft out of Palmdale, CA or on the 

NASA WB-57 out of Houston, TX;

j. Support Suomi NPOESS SNPP flight activities nominally planned for one 

campaign per calendar year at a TBD base location;

k. NAST-I performance verification testing and flight readiness also address 

areas of improvement identified from recent flight data or ground testing.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

• The contractor shall deliver engineering and technical results as determined by the NASA TM in an 

agreed upon format between the contractor and the NASA TM. Schedules for delivering the reports will 

be agreed upon between the NASA TM and the contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

a. Travel shall be required for instrument performance optimization and instrument flights. The 

contractor shall travel approximately 2 weeks to Palmdale, CA in support of NAST-I flights. 

Exact details of the travel will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA TM once flight 

schedules are finalized.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add additional travel requirements to 

Section 6.0, as follows:
b. Travel shall be required for NAST-I calibration testing to be conducted at LaRC, 

Hampton, VA in August, 2013, for one week.

c. Travel shall be required for performance verification checkout flights conducted on 

the ER-2 in Palmdale, CA, during the Fall 2013 timeframe for one week. Exact details of 

the travel will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA TM once flight schedules 

are finalized.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add additional travel 

requirements to Section 6.0, as follows:

d. Travel shall be required for NAST-I calibration testing to be conducted at 

LaRC, Hampton, VA for one week per calendar year.

e. Travel shall be required for performance verification checkout flights 

conducted on the ER-2 in Palmdale, CA during the Spring of 2014 

timeframe for one week. Exact details of the travel will be communicated to 

the contractor by the NASA TM once flight schedules are finalized.

f. Travel shall be required for instrument performance and optimization 

and instrument flights - approximately 2 weeks to Palmdale, CA or a similar 

US Base location, once per calendar year.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk
Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-058_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Lidar Optical Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: chris.hostetler

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Chris.A.Hostetler@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

This task supports NASA LaRC’s airborne High Spectral Resolution Lidar (HSRL) remote 

sensing program. Specific support tasks include development of prototype interferometers and 

etalons for use in HSRL-type receivers. 

The contractor shall support the LaRC HSRL team as a consultant in characterizing the HSRL 

receiver interferometers for aerosol and molecular backscatter at 355 nm, 532 nm, and 1064 

nm. The contractor shall also work iteratively with the HSRL team to analyze performance 

tests conducted in the laboratory and in the lidar system, and to perform repairs or 

modifications to the interferometers as necessitated by the testing. Several repairs and 

modifications have been identified. They are:

1) Continue working with NASA on the iterative tuning of the Piezo-controlled 355 nm 

interferometer, which includes these subtasks:

 Performing a preliminary data analysis for the wavefront correction process using NASA test 

data set to identify any issues with the data.

 Fabricate a replacement air arm mirror.

 Modify the replacement air arm mirror based on the wavefront data measurements provided by 

NASA.

 Disassemble the 355 nm Piezo interferometer and reassemble making the following 

modifications

o Connect the faulty capacitance sensor used to monitor the position of the 

air-arm mirror

o Modify the length of the piezo posts such that more dynamic range is 

available in optical path length adjustment. In the current configuration, 

one piezo must be operated near the minimum voltage and another near 
the maximum to remove tilt. This leaves very little range over which 

optical path length can be adjusted.

o Replace the air-arm mirror

 Deliver the modified interferometer to NASA

2) Work with NASA on the iterative tuning of the 355 nm Pressure-Tuned (PT) 

interferometer to remove the as-manufactured tilt error , which includes these subtasks:

 Perform a preliminary data analysis for the wavefront correction process using NASA test data 

set to identify any issues with the data.

 Analyze test data acquired by NASA on tilt, temperature sensitivity, and wavefront 

error.

 Compare a NASA-supplied temperature insensitive design with the contractor’s design 

to identify potential causes for temperature sensitivity

 Define additional tests required to develop the required to design modifications to 

improve performance and analyze the data from those tests.

 Measure the Coeficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) of the current as-built air-arm.

 Design and implement the design modifications to the interferometer.

 Measure the CTE of the new air-arm before assembly of the interferometer.

 Measure the wavefront error and tilt of the as-built interferometer

 Deliver the interferometer to NASA along with guidance on additional tests required to 

assess residual tilt, temperature sensitivity, and wavefront error.

 Analyze data from these tests and implement the final modifications to the 

interferometer to reduce tilt, reduce temperature sensitivity, and reduce wavefront error 

 Repeat the measurement and correction of tilt and wavefront error as required to 

achieve a contrast ratio of >100:1

3) Work with NASA on the development of a new optimized 355 nm Pressure-Tuned (PT) 

interferometer. This includes the following subtasks:

 Analyze and understand test data acquired on the interferometer discussed in item 2. 

 Develop a new interferometer design that address the deficiencies of the interferometer 

developed in item 2. The Contractor shall work with the NASA Team and NASA’ 

mechanical contractor do arrive at a design and mounting approach that enables retrofitting 

the new device into the HSRL-2 instrument, meets thermal requirements, limits mechanical 

mounting stresses, and achieves agreed-upon optical performance including a contrast ratio 

of >100:1. The contractor shall participate in telecons and face-to-face meetings as 

required with the NASA team and NASA’s mechanical contractor to resolve design issues 

and develop testing procedures. 

 Develop a new 355 nm interferometer based on the design concept mutually agreed upon 

by the Contractor and the NASA Technical Monitor. 

 Measure the CTE of the air-arm before final assembly of the new interferometer

 Measure the wavefront error and tilt of the as-built interferometer

 Deliver the interferometer to NASA along with documentation on additional tests as 

recommended by the contractor to assess residual tilt, temperature sensitivity, and 

wavefront error.
 Analyze data from contractor's and NASA's tests (as determined by the NASA TM) and 

implement the final modifications to the interferometer to reduce tilt, reduce temperature 

sensitivity, and reduce wavefront error 

 Repeat the measurement and correction of tilt and wavefront error as required to achieve a 

contrast ratio of >100:1

The contractor shall provide the technical staff and work processes to accomplish the 

requirements specified in the Task Order. Responsiveness shall be an important metric for task 

performance. The contractor shall keep the government informed of all activities, such as work 

successes, problems, and potential problems, as soon as they are known. The contractor shall 

respond rapidly and effectively to the customer’s dynamic, unanticipated, and emergency work 

requirements by restructuring priorities. The format of technical progress reports (see 5.0, 

Deliverables) shall be established with the TM to provide maximum value and communication.

These reports shall be used to confirm priorities and current schedule constraints continually, 

and to communicate the work areas of the WBS planned for the coming month. Metrics for 

delivery schedules shall be established and evolved through the planning mechanism of the 

technical progress reports.

The contractor shall follow its rigorous ISO, safety, and IT security standards. General quality 

standards are presented in the STARSS Quality Plan. Specific task quality requirements are 

established with the TM on a continual basis during the performance of the task.

Performance is monitored through regular teleconferences with the TM.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Other Task milestones and schedule will be established by the TM and agreed to by the 

contractor in weekly planning and coordination meetings.

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 30, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide quarterly progress reports of the task status of accomplishments in a 

microsoft word document and delivered electronically via email to the NASA TM. The status of ongoing 
tasks, results, and issues shall be reported to the TM through weekly status meetings. The contractor 

shall deliver the following to the TM as required:

 Studies and reports on interferometer performance issues.

 Design documentation and reports on repairs and modifications, if any, to HSRL interferometer 

 Rebuilt 355 Piezo-tuned interferometer

 Rebuilt 355 Pressure-tuned interferometer

 New 355 Pressure-tuned interferometer

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

no travel is required in support of this task.

Shipping of materials and purchase of supplies may be required to support this effort 

as determined by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-059_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Advanced Lidar Retrieval Studies

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: chris.hostetler

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Chris.A.Hostetler@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

This task supports NASA LaRC’s airborne High Spectral Resolution Lidar (HSRL) remote sensing 

program. Specific support tasks include development and assessment aerosol retrievals using lidar data 

and combinations of lidar data and data from passive polarimeters.

I. The contractor shall work with the HSRL team and designees (as determined by the NASA TM) to 

explore aerosol retrieval techniques and the uncertainties in the retrieved products using various 

combinations of extinction, backscatter, and depolarization profiles. The study shall include assessment 

of the implementations of autonomous lidar algorithms for satellite-based lidars providing backscatter at 

355, 532, and 1064 nm and extinction at 355 and 532 nm. The study may also include retrievals using 

a combination of lidar data and data from passive radiometric instruments.

II. The contractor shall provide the technical staff and work processes to accomplish the requirements 

specified in the Task Order. Responsiveness shall be an important metric for task performance. The 

contractor shall keep the government informed of all activities, such as work successes, problems, and 

potential problems, as soon as they are known. The format of technical progress reports (see 5.0, 

Deliverables) shall be established with the TM. These technical progress reports shall be used to 

confirm priorities and current schedule constraints continually, and to communicate the work 

areas planned for the coming month. Metrics for delivery schedules shall be established and evolved 

through the planning mechanism of the technical progress reports.

All work specified by the Task Order shall be performed under the following structure.

1. Update retrieval study objectives and work plan

2. Retrieval algorithm development 

3. Retrieval code development
4. Participation in the acquisition and assessment of lidar observations from relevant missions 

as determined by the TM

5. Testing retrieval code on simulated data, field data acquired from field missions, and other 

relevant data sources, as determined by the TM

6. Report results in literature and meetings/conferences

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to provide additional contractor 

support required for this task. The additional support is needed 

beginning in August 2013, based on an increase in the support required 

for this phase of the study.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add the development of a turn-key, 

high-speed hardware-software computing system for use in the office or 

capable for travel to field mission deployments to Section 2.0 above:

III. Turn-key system: The contractor shall develop and test a turn-key hardwaresoftware system to enable rapid operational aerosol microphysical retrievals 

from lidar data, and the processing of airborne and simulated data cases with it. 

1. Enables more rapid data processing of data from airborne flights for sameday reporting in the field

2. Assessment of speed advances required for future data streams from a 

satellite instrument streaming data 24x7

3. Rapid processing of many thousand simulation cases to assess retrieval 

uncertainties and sensitivities 
4. Microphysical parameters can be retrieved in "near real time mode".

5. Hardware Requirements:

a. Overall system shall have size compact and light enough and rugged 

enough to be taken on field campaign deployments

b. System shall have multiple processing cores 

c. Cores should be interconnected in "shared-memory" 

d. Memory shall be at a minimum 128 GB of RAM (or greater, as determined 

based on future use calculations and database expansion needs.)

6. Software Requirements:

a. Linux Operating System

b. Installed Gcc compiler (normally included in Linux)

c. Hierarchical Data Format (HDF)-library and Message Passing Interface (MPI)-library
Mod 3: The purpose of this mod is to provide additional iterations to 

the algorithm and retrieval codes due to the results of the project 

research, to Section 2.0.I above:

a) The contractor shall provide additional iterations to the 

algorithm and retrieval codes. These include improved error 

calculations, improvements to the accuracy of the absorption results, 

and improved characterization of atmospheric dust.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Task milestones and schedule will be established by the TM and agreed to by the contractor in monthly 

planning and coordination meetings.

Period of Performance is 02/01/2013 through 01/31/2016

Mod 1: The period of performance for additional contractor support is August 

25, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide quarterly progress reports, in the form of a Microsoft Word document, of the 

task status of accomplishments to the NASA TM via email. The status of ongoing tasks, results, and 

issues shall be reported to the TM through informal oral status meetings. The contractor shall deliver the 

following to the TM at agreed-upon intervals and in specified formats:

1. Implementation of new capabilities in the retrieval code including improvements in processing speed 

and error computations, particle size distribution retrievals, aerosol absorption

2. Develop User Guide and documentation for retrieval codes and algorithms

3. Install retrieval codes on NASA computer and instruct members of HSRL team on operations (computer 

will be provided by the NASA TM).

4. Test retrieval code on appropriate simulated data sets

5. Test retrieval code on data sets acquired with HSRL-2 on the Two-Column Aerosol Project (TCAP) 

mission and on other suitable data sets as determined by the NASA TM; compare retrieved parameters 

with other available remote sensing and in situ data as determined by the NASA TM.
6. Investigate retrievals with other combinations of lidar data (e.g., 3-beta, 1-alpha) as determined by the 

NASA TM

7. Report results of algorithm development, code modifications, and code testing with real and synthetic 

data in appropriate forums including but not limited to workshops, conferences, journal articles

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add the following deliverables to 

Section 5.0 above:

8. Turn-key computing system:

a. Turn-key hardware-software system for high-speed computation of aerosol 

microphysics from level 2 lidar extinction and backscatter products (due 

January 31, 2014)

b. Automated retrieval software compatible with turnkey system.

Mod 3: The prupose of this mod is to add the following deliverables to 

Section 5.0 above:

9. Characterize error sensitivity:

a. Report(s) to the NASA HSRL team describing studies of retrieval 

error calculations, including a discussion of systematic difference in 

retrieval induced by changes in input error bar size. If studies reveal 

that this is a problem in the retrieval, provide a resolution.

b. Journal article describing random and systematic uncertainty in 

retrieval output (both microphysics and optical including absorption).

10. Improve absorption:

a. Algorithm and code upgrades that improve retrieval absorption 

results

b. Participate in and provide consultation to NASA HSRL team and 

external scientists for additional comparisons of retrieval results with 
other available in situ and remote sensing data. Provide report(s) 

describing these comparisons.

c. Journal article demonstrating validated absorption retrievals. If 

this is not possible due to ongoing problems with absorption retrievals, 

then provide detailed report(s) to the NASA HSRL team explaining 

ongoing issues and strategy for mitigating them.

11. Enable accurate retrieval of non-spherical particles:

a. Modifications to the retrieval code to incorporate non-spherical 

particles.

b. Research-quality retrievals for dust measurements in campaign 

data.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Some travel is required on this task, including:

· Travel for field mission support: 4 weeks travel for each of 2-4 field missions for 2 

people. Field mission locations will be in the continental US with final locations determined by 

the TM.

· 3-day trip to the Washington, DC, area to support the ACE Science Working Group meeting

· Trips to workshops and conferences in the US (approximately 2 trips, locations TBD, 

approximately 5 days per workshop/conference)

Any additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the NASA TM

MOD 3: The purpose of this portion of the modification is to reduce travel as

follows:

 Only 1 field mission trip for 1 person for 7 days (destination: Boulder)

Eliminate second field campaign

 Eliminate CALIPSO/Cloudsat science team meeting.

 Keep ACE meeting travel

 Keep AGU travel.
7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-060_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: CALISPO, CloudSat, CERES and MODIS Production

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: seiji.kato

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: seiji.kato-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall perform support to the project funded by the National Aeronautics and 

Space Administration (NASA) Energy Water cycle Study (NEWS) in three technical areas 1) 

subsetting data separated by cloud object types, 2) assisting in cloud object analyses, and 3) 

assisting in surface radiation budget analyses. In addition, the contractor shall perform support 

to the project funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 

Climate Data Record (CDR) project in areas 1) calibrating Earth Radiation Budget (ERBE) 

instrument by comparing observed radiances, 2) deriving cloud properties from Advanced Very 

High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR); 3) collocating AVHRR pixels with Clouds and 

Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) footprints (convolution) ; 4) computing surface and 

atmospheric irradiances; 5) time and sampling; and 6) data management support. Furthermore, 

the contractor shall perform support to the project funded by the NASA Making Earth System 

Data Records for Use in Research Environments (MEaSUREs) project in four technical areas 

1) calibration of ERBE nonscanners (ERBS, NOAA9, and NOAA10), 2) establish ERBE 

(scanner and non-scanner) top-of-atmosphere (TOA) irradiance accuracy to the level of 

CERES-derived TOA irradiances, 3) production of surface irradiances for the ERBE period 

using ERBE-derived TOA irradiances as constraint and estimation of their uncertainties, 4) 

computation of variability of deseasonalized anomalies for the ERBE and CERES period and 

contribution of surface, cloud and atmospheric property variability to the irradiance variability.

2.1 Technical/Science Support

I. The contractor shall support the effort analyzing multiple satellite sets and reanalysis 

including Cloud-aerosol lidar and infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO), 

CloudSat, Moderate-resolution imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), CERES, Goddard Earth 
Observing System (GEOS) reanalysis , as well as other data sets used in the CERES, CALIPSO 

and CloudSat projects. The contractor shall develop an algorithm to subset CALIPSO CloudSat 

CERES and MODIS (CCCM) merged data product, along with CERES Single Scanner 

Footprint (SSF) data product, depending on cloud object types. The contractor shall perform an 

analysis to understand variability of surface and atmospheric irradiances and relationship to 

latent heat flux. In addition, the contractor shall analyze cloud properties as a function of cloud 

object types and meteorological conditions such as El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO). 

Furthermore, the contractor shall analyze cloud and aerosol effects on radiation. The contractor 

shall summarize work/analyses in memos, reports, conference and meeting proceedings, and 

peer-reviewed scientific journals.

II. The contractor shall support the process of NOAA 9 and NOAA 10 ERBE scanner data 

using similar algorithms used in the CERES process. The contract shall evaluate the calibration 

stability of ERBE scanners by, for example, comparing observed radiances and by comparing 

irradiances with non-scanner derived irradiances. The contractor shall develop algorithms to 

process ERBE scanner data in a similar way that CERES data are processed and produce the 

same set of data products produced in the CERES project. The contractor shall perform the 

validation of the NOAA 9 and NOAA 10 ERBE scanner data product. The validation effort 

includes the visualization of the NOAA 9 and NOAA 10 ERBE scanner data. The contractor 

shall summarize work/analyses in memos, reports, conference, and meeting proceedings, and 

peer-reviewed scientific journals.

III. The contractor shall apply a calibration technique to ERBE nonscanners that estimates the 

filter function of the shortwave channel, similar to that used in the CERES project. The 

contractor shall evaluate the resulting calibration and TOA irradiance derived from ERBE 

nonscanners whether they are at the CERES-derived TOA irradiance accuracy. The contractor 

shall compute TOA and atmospheric irradiance using ERBE-derived TOA irradiances as 

constraint, using a similar method used in producing the CERES Energy Balance and Field 

(EBAF) products. The contractor shall estimate variability of TOA and surface irradiances 

from deseasonalized anomalies and contribution of surface, cloud, and atmospheric property 

variabilities to them. Detailed description of the method is given in the proposal by Kato et al. 

to NASA MEaSUREs and will be provided to the contractor by the NASA TM. The contractor 

shall summarize work/analyses in memos, reports, conference, and meeting proceedings, and 

peer-reviewed scientific journals.

IV. The contractor shall attend scientific conferences to present results from these activities 

once a year. 

2.2 Data management support

I. The contractor shall produce CALIPSO, CloudSat, CERES and MODIS merged data 

product for distribution to the public. The contractor shall revise the merged data by closely 
following the revision of CALIPSO, CloudSat, CERES, and MODIS data which can be found 

on the respective mission's website. The contractor shall work with the NASA Langley 

Research Center Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) to archive the merged data product 

for the distribution to the public.

II. The contractor shall work with the Langley Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) to 

archive the cloud object data products for the distribution to the public. Distribution of the data 

to the public shall be through the CERES website or through the NASA Langley Research 

Center ASDC as determined and provided by the NASA TM.

III. The contractor shall produce CERES-like ERBE data products from scanners and 

nonscanners (ERBS, NOAA9, and NOAA10) for distribution to the public through the CERES 

website, which will be provided by the NASA TM.

IV. The contractor shall work with the NASA Langley Research Center Atmospheric Science 

Data Center (ASDC) and NASA MEaSUREs program office to distribute data products 

produced by MEaSUREs related work described above. The contractor shall attend Earth 

Science Data System (ESDS) Working Groups meetings organized by the NASA MEaSUREs 

management. Dates and times of ESDS Working Group meetings will be communicated to the 

contractor by the NASA TM.

2.2.1 Code development

a. The contractor shall perform the code development required for subsetting data, 

irradiance variability analysis, comparison with latent heat flux, and analyzing cloud 

properties by cloud types.

b. The contractor shall perform the code development required for producing a set of 

data products using ERBE data in the same way that CERES data are processed for the 

distribution.

c. The contractor shall develop codes to calibrate ERBE scanner and nonscanners, 

produce surface and atmospheric irradiances, and the variability and contribution 

analyses. Codes include to those for production, evaluations, visualizations (i.e. plotting), 

and analyses. 

d. The contractor shall develop and maintain tool kits required for above tasks.
2.3 Performance Standards

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

a. Analysis and interpretation of science data are documented and/or presented within 

established time frames agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and 

contractor

b. Required codes and documents are received within time period requested by NASA 

Technical Monitor; time periods will be agreed upon between the NASA TM and the 

contractor. 

c. Data bases, web sites, and graphical products are created within time period requested 

by NASA Technical Monitor; time periods will be agreed upon between the NASA TM 

and the contractor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add additional code 

development requirements under Section 2.1.1 above:

e. Convert existing ERBE non-scanner code to support data 

processing on the AMI x86 chipset. Validate code functionality and 

operation by comparison with historical datasets.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance is 02/01/2013 through 09/30/2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver data sets described in Section 2.0 above electronically on 

a hard drive connected to the CERES main server. The hard drive will be provided to 

the contractor by the NASA TM. Due dates are:

1) By the end of FY2014 for the NEWS project (cloud object data sets 

described in Section 2.0)
1.1) subsetting data separated by cloud object types, 

1.2) cloud object analyses data, and 

1.3) surface radiation budget analyses data.

2) By the end of July 2013 for the ERBE project (cloud properties and TOA 

and surface irradiances described in Section 2.0). Data sets include 

SSF1degree, CRS1degree, and SYN1degree similar to those produces in 

the CERES project. Those data sets should be processed and evaluated 

by the way described in Section 2.0 including

2.1) calibrating Earth Radiation Budget (ERBE) instrument by 

comparing observed radiances data,

2.2) deriving cloud properties from Advanced Very High 

Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) data;

2.3) collocating AVHRR pixels with Clouds and Earth’s 

Radiant Energy System (CERES) footprints (convolution) ;

2.4) surface and atmospheric irradiances comparing with 

surface observations;

2.5) accounting for proper time and sampling

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add additional 

deliverables for software and data products under Section 5.0 

above:

3) Software and Data Products for additional Code Development:

3.1) Software: Updated ERBE non-scanner related algorithms 

compatible with GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Gfortran that are 

capable of production level data processing on the NASA LaRC 

Archive Modernization through Intergration (AMI) computer system 

Intel x86 microprocessors. Due date: September 15, 2014.
3.2) Data Products: Monthly-averaged regional, zonal, and global 

estimates of radiation budget parameters identical within acceptable 

tolerances to historical ERBE data products, including S-4 Regional, 

Zonal, and Global Averages; S-4G Regional, Zonal, and Global Gridded 

Averages; S-7 Medium-Wide Field of View Nonscanner Data, and S-10 

Nonscanner Earth Radiant Flux and Albedo. The initial AMI 

compatible code shall be delivered to an AMI cerx86a partition 

accessible to the TM and other team members within six months of 

mod start date. 

3.3) Progress Report: The contractor shall electronically email a 

monthly progress report in Microsoft compatible format, to the TM 

by the 10th of each month.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel is required to at least 2 conferences and/or science team meetings, with a duration of one week 

each, that are domestic and held in the eastern part of the United States and will be decided by the 

TM.

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.
10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-064_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: NAIRAS Software System Interface

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: christopher.mertens

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Christopher.J.Mertens@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

All work specified by the Task Order shall be performed under the following structure:

a. The contractor shall maintain the functionality and operation of the real-time version of Nowcast of 

Atmospheric Ionizing Radiation System (NAIRAS) model and the interface and dissemination of the 

NAIRAS data products to the public webpage (webpage will be provided to the contractor by the 

Technical POC).

b. The contractor shall develop perl and unix scripts for interfacing radiation model codes with On-Line 

Tool for the Assessment of Radiation in Space (OLTARIS) input/output data.

c. The contractor shall improve/develop Fortran coding for implementation of environmental, transport, 

and response models into OLTARIS framework.

d. The contractor shall support verification and validation of models (models will be determined by the 

Technical POC and communicated to the contractor) by setting up scripts to run test cases and 

providing analysis support.

Quality and Performance Standards:

a. Performance shall be monitored through periodic reviews with the Technical POC and through formal 

semiannual surveys. The Contractor shall provide a technical status report to the Technical POC in a 

format and on a schedule as requested.

b. The format of technical progress reports (see 5.0, Deliverables) will be established with the Technical 

POC to provide maximum value and communication. These reports will be used to confirm priorities and 

current schedule constraints continually, and to communicate the work areas of the WBS planned for 

the coming month. Metrics for delivery schedules will be established and evolved through the planning 

mechanism of the technical progress reports.
Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add two new requirements to enhance the 

capabilities of the NAIRAS model in Section 2.0 above, as well as extend the period of 

performance for the entire task: 

e. The contractor shall make all necessary improvements to the user interfaces 

of the NAIRAS model. 

f. The contractor shall transition the research modules under development into 

the operational radiation model for testing and benchmarking.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to provide radiation 

modeling, calibration, and data analysis support for the Rad-X 

project. 

2.1 Science instrument calibration and beam tests:

The contractor shall: 

a. Participate in RadX telecoms for the purpose of supporting the 

planning and implementation of the radiation detector calibration 

campaign. 

b. Travel to both Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) 

and Loma Linda University (LLU) Medical Center for the 

execution of the radiation detector calibration campaign in 

August 2014. 

c. Ensure the radiation detectors and dosimeters to be used in 

the RaDX Balloon Flight Study are properly calibrated to the 

extent possible with the data obtained during measurements 

taken at LLNL and LLU.
d. Provide a written report to the Technical POC detailing the 

measurements taken at LLNL and LLU.

e. Provide training to the staff participating in the RaDX Balloon 

Flight Study related to the radiation detection and 

instrumentation calibration. 

f. Provide expert advice to the staff of the RaDX Balloon Flight 

Study concerning other matters related to the use of the radiation 

detectors and dosimeters during the study begin in September 

2014 until completion of the study. 

g. Provide expert assistance and advice to the RadX staff after 

the calibration campaign is over.

2.2 GEometry ANd Tracking (GEANT)4 Modeling:

The contractor shall perform Galactic Cosmic Ray (GCR) transport 

calculations through the Earth’s atmosphere using the Monte Carlo 

Geant4 code as set forth below:

a. The GCR transport simulations shall be analyzed to provide 

input and guidance to the RaD-X science team in the refinement of 

the project science traceability matrix and design architecture of the 

science payload. 

b. The contractor shall develop algorithms to analyze RaD-X 

detector calibration data and RaD-X flight data.

c. The contractor shall analyze the results to assist in achieving 

the major RaD-X project science milestones as follows: (1) refining 

the science requirements, (2) science detector calibration analysis 

algorithms, and (3) the processing of science detector flight data. 

The schedule and specific tasks associated with these major 

milestones are specified in the RaD-X detailed project schedule, and 

will evolve over the execution of the mission. 

3.0 Special Requirements
Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): specific computer codes are ITAR controlled. the 

specifics of these codes will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA Technical POC.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Task period of performance is 02/01/2013 through 01/31/2014.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is 2/1/2013 through 1/31/2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

a. The Contractor shall deliver OLTARIS perl and unix scripts and fortran routines to 

implement improved environmental transport and response models in an agreed upon 

format and on an agreed upon schedule between the Technical POC and the contractor.

b. The Contractor shall deliver scripts to run verifications and validation test cases to the 

Technical POC in an agreed upon format and on an agreed upon schedule between the 

Technical POC and the contractor.

c. The Contractor shall provide monthly progress reports developed in Microsoft Word and 

delivered to the Technical POC via email by the last business day of the month.

Mod 1: The following deliverables are added for the NAIRAS model:
d. The contractor shall deliver the Code to the Technical POC (in an agreed 

upon format) for the improved interface modules by 1/31/15.

e. The contractor shall deliver the Code to the Technical POC (in an agreed 

upon format) for the operational modules by 1/31/16.

Mod 2 Deliverables for Section 2.1 above:

a. Written Report by Sep 2014

b. Monthly Status Reports by the 5th of each month

c. Mod 2 Deliverables for Section 2.2 above:

d. GCR transport simulation output files and corresponding plots

e. Source code and installation/build/makefiles and output files and 

corresponding plots to analyze RaD-X detector calibration and flight 

data.

f. Monthly progress reports (by the 5th of each month in Microsoft 

Word format) documenting progress with the Geant4 simulations. 

g. Status and progress updates at the bi-monthly Space Weather 

Group Meetings. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

no travel is required for this task.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety
Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-065_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Science Directorate Management Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: rebecca.bales

Organization: E3:Science Directorate

Email Address: Rebecca.W.Bales@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 Administrative Support

a. The Contractor shall provide administrative support to the Science 

Directorate staff. This support shall include preparing travel authorizations 

and vouchers (both foreign and domestic) for NASA employees utilizing the 

NASA electronic travel system to initiate requests, make employees travel 

and lodging reservations and assisting with preparation of travel vouchers 

when requested. This travel support shall also include invitational travel 

orders for non-NASA personnel as required. All documentation related to 

foreign travel shall be prepared and delivered to the appropriate personnel 

for completion. The contractor shall assist Science Directorate managers in 

monitoring travel budget forecasts and expenditures. The contractor shall 

make arrangements for visitors, both foreign and domestic, which shall 

include the completion of all required documentation and communication 

with all NASA offices associated with approving/regulating visitors. The 

Contractor shall utilize Microsoft Office software to prepare correspondence, 

presentations, forms and other administrative documents in accordance with 

NASA Correspondence Management and Communications Standards and 

Style, and Langley Office Correspondence Procedures guidelines. Final 

products shall be delivered to the requestor in the format requested, 

hardcopy or electronically. Contractor shall assist with the preparation of 

Technical Publication submittal and approval via the Langley electronic LF 

99 system. Other support shall include answering the telephone, 
receiving/greeting visitors, receiving and responding to e-mails, setting up 

meetings utilizing NASA’s electronic calendar system, photocopying, 

facsimile transmission, processing incoming and outgoing mail, shipping, 

receiving, filing, and file maintenance. The contractor shall also assist, as 

determined by the NASA TM, in the preparation of citations and awards. The 

Contractor shall make arrangements for on- and off-site meetings which shall 

include, but is not limited to, reserving the venue, ensuring all attendees are 

made aware of the agenda, and arranging for all meeting equipment (i.e., 

presentation aids). The contractor shall maintain and inventory of all 

supplies. When inventory reaches a reorder point, the contractor shall report 

to NASA point-of-contact (as determined by the NASA TM) for reorder. The 

Contractor shall initiate and submit orders for NASA Agency Consolidated 

End-User Services (ACES) service via the ACES Online Delivery system 

and ACES catalogue as deteremined by the NASA TM. Access to the ACES 

system and catalogue will be provided to the contractor by the NASA TM.

b. Performance Standards

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

1. Correspondence and other tasks performed are free of errors

2. Required correspondence and tasks are performed within time period requested by 

NASA Technical Monitor

2.2 Program Analysis and Control Support

The Contractor shall provide program analysis and control services to assigned 

technical projects/activities within the Science Directorate as determined by the NASA 

TM. The Contractor shall provide resources planning, budgeting, control, analyses, 

documentation and reports on assigned projects. Duties include participating in 

project formulation and setup activities, monitoring and analyzing project resource 

plans versus actuals, out-year planning, identification of contingency/replanning 

opportunities, and preparation of required financial planning, control, or reporting 

documents.

The Contractor shall determine fiscal budget and workforce resource requirements 

and allocations based on priorities and needs and controls expenditures. The NASA 

TM will work with the the Contractor to establish deadlines based on Government 

priority. The contractor shall meet agreed upon deadlines based on Government 

priority and established work request procedures when accepting work. The 

Contractor shall respond to ad hoc customer inquiries. Customers include 
management, engineers and scientists at LaRC, other Centers, NASA Headquarters 

and Industry.

The Contractor shall develop integrated monthly and specialized reports for 

assigned projects as determined by the NASA TM. Specific products will be 

communicated by the project manager and/or Science Directorate 

management, and typically include (1) analysis of budget plans versus 

actuals by cost element (procurement, labor, travel and pools), (2) 

interpretations of financial reports, (3) analysis of workforce plans versus 

actuals, (4) preparation of specialized analytical reports, charts, and exhibits 

as requested, and (5) preparation and tracking of project's purchase 

requisitions. 

The Contractor shall use the Government applications SAP, Business 

Warehouse, Workforce Integrated Management System (WIMS), 

Programmatic Template (PT), and Funds Control System (FCS). The 

Contractor shall enter, maintain, retrieve, analyze, and manipulate resource 

data and provide status to LaRC project management as requested. Data 

input shall be loaded into PT, Project Management Tool (PMT), the Funds 

Control System and the Electronic Purchase Request System (EPRS).

Performance Standards:

Contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

1. Analysis and products are free of errors

2. Analysis and products are delivered in accordance with deadlines 

established by project managers, Science Directorate management, and 

Government budget process activities.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance is 02/01/2013 through 01/31/2016.
Schedules and milestones will be provided to the Contractor by the NASA Technical Monitor.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Deliverables:

2.1 The contractor shall provide monthly status reports electronically to the NASA TM at an agreed 

upon time and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

2.2 The contractor shall 

 Deliver integrated monthly and specialized reports for assigned projects in an agreed upon 

format and schedule between the NASA TM and the contractor.

 Deliver completed budget formulation and execution actions per established Government 

budget processes and deadlines in an agreed upon format and schedule between the NASA 

TM and the contractor. The government budget processes and deadlines will be communicated 

to the contractor by the NASA TM.

Reporting Requirements:

2.1 The contractor shall

 Support the Science Directorate with general administrative support, including but not limited to 

meeting and conference planning.

 Provide all administrative support necessary to arrange for travel, obtain supplies and equipment, and 

other related directorate activities.

 Additional schedule and milestones will be provided to the Contractor by the NASA Technical Monitor 

as required.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

No travel or purchases are required in support of this task.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.
9.0 Risk

SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-068_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: ASCENDS

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Byron.Meadows

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: byron.l.meadows@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall support the development and validation of measurement technologies, techniques 

and mission concepts for the ASCENDS, Carbon Hawk, and other related projects. This effort shall 

include the development of software for conducting simulations, analytical studies, and data reduction 

associated with atmospheric remote sensing projects:

a. The contractor shall develop hardware and software for data acquisition and real-time analysis 

systems for atmospheric science investigations.

b. The contractor shall develop, operate, and maintain lasers, detectors, control systems, and other 

elements of integrated remote sensing systems.

c. The contractor shall provide on-site operations, systems, networks, and configuration support of the 

ASCENDS program.

d. The contractor shall provide hardware support for lasers, detectors, control systems, and other 

elements of these remote sensing systems.

e. The contractor shall support the planning, logistics, and execution of field experiments.

f. The contractor shall document the analysis and interpretations of science data in informal reports, 

papers, and journal articles.

2.1 Performance standards are as follows:

a. Analysis and interpretations of science data are documented and/or presented within schedules 

agreed to between the Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.
b. Measurements are successfully captured and archived within schedules agreed to between the 

Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

c. Laser and LIDAR system components and subsystems are successfully developed and operated 

within schedules agreed to between the Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

d. Remote and in-situ measurement systems are developed, integrated, and tested on NASA airborne 

sciences platforms such as the UC-12, B200, DC-8, P3, and Global Hawk within schedules agreed to 

between the Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

e. Planning and execution of airborne science field experiments are successfully developed and 

executed within schedules agreed to between the Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

f. Support for the development mission concepts responsive to NASA mission needs is provided within 

schedules agreed to between the Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add additional analysis for lidar 

data to Section 2.0 above, as well as extend the period of performance for the 

entire task:

g. The contractor shall analyze differential absorption Intensity-Modulated 

Continuous-Wave (IM-CW) lidar data to determine CO2 column amounts, 

ranging capabilities, and the impacts of clouds on CO2 column estimates; the 

contractor shall then compare the lidar data with in situ and other sensor 

observations.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to change the Technical 

Monitor from Mary DiJoseph, to Byron Meadows.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A
4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

 Period of performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

 Milestones and schedules are as agreed to in monthly planning and coordination meetings 

between the Contractor and NASA Technical Monitor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task:

Period of performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 

2015.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver following to NASA Technical Monitor at agreed upon intervals and in 

specified formats between the NASA TM and the contractor:

a. Experiment simulation results.

b. Passive and active remote sensing, in situ, and satellite data analysis products.

c. Resolution of all systems and configuration problems.

d. Updates of system and standard products.

e. Informal meetings as needed at the request of the customer.

f. Contractor shall provide quarterly reports on progress, results, and issues electronically to NASA Technical 

Monitor

g. Papers and journal articles as appropriate.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add an additional 

deliverable to Section 5.0 above:

h. CO2 column estimates from clear sky measurements, CW lidar range accuracies, and 

retrieved results of CO2 amounts in various meteorological conditions.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task
No travel requirements for this task.

Miscellaneous software or equipment purchases may be required and will 

be determined by the NASA TM and communicated to the contractor.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-069_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: ASCENDS Science Assessment & Evaluation

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: syed.ismail

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: syed.ismail-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Overview

This task will provide science expertise and advice for the Active Sensing of CO2 Emissions Over Nights, 

Days and Seasons (ASCENDS) mission implementation to ensure the satisfactory accomplishment of the 

mission science objectives. The ASCENDS mission will enhance understanding of the role of carbon dioxide 

(CO2) in the global carbon cycle.

Description of Work

The contractor shall provide the technical staff to perform the following work.

All work specified by the Task Order will be performed under the following structure.

2.1 Outline of Work

1. The contractor shall develop input to the specification for the ASCENDS Design 

Reference Mission, including:

Science objectives with traceability to measurement requirements and 

instrument performance requirements as an input to the space flight instrument

conceptual design.
2. The contractor shall conduct analysis to ensure that the scientific data to be 

returned from the Design Reference Mission meets the needs of the NASA 

ASCENDS science team. Analysis results are documented in formal ASCENDS 

Systems Engineering Reports (SER’s). The NASA TM will provide the format for the 

ASCENDS SER’s. 

3. The contractor shall complete assessment and evaluation of scientific 

requirements for the ASCENDS Project Manager and Project Scientist.

4. The contractor shall developinputs to publications for peer reviewed journals and 

presentations at scientific conferences. Inputs are documented via formal 

memoranda to the NASA TM or ASCENDS SER’s.

5. The contractor shall attend,as determined by the NASA TM, the following Scientific 

conferences:

Fall American Geophysical Union (AGU), San Francisco, CA, December 2013 for 5 

day attendance at the conference.

American Meteorological Society Annual (AMS) Meeting, January 2014, for 5 day 

attendance at the conference.

The 9th International Carbon dioxide Conference (ICDC9), Beijing, China, June 3-7, 

2013

6. The contractor shall completedefinition and assessment of algorithms, products, 

and data validation plans. These instructions are documented in writing via 

informal memoranda or e-mails to the NASA TM. Analysis and interpretation of 

science data are documented and/or presented within schedules agreed to between the 

contractor and NASA TM.

7. The contractor shallsupport the development of science requirements and specifications 

to develop modeling for measurement requirements. 
8 The contractor shall conduct flight planning and coordination to meet science objectives 

during the DC-8 Flight Campaign at Palmdale, CA during February-March, 2013. 

Attendance of the contractor during the DC-8 Flight Campaign in the first week of 

science flights is required. Exact dates of the mission will be provided to the contractor 

by the NASA TM. 

9. The contractor shall conducta Study of the Impact of 1.27 micron Airglow on the 

Determination of Ground Pressure by Laser Absorption Spectroscopy of Molecular 

Oxygen. The study is focused on evaluating the impact of airglow broadband radiation 

on ASCENDS CO2 measurements. This is one of elements of the error budget for 

measurement uncertainties of CO2 for ASCENDS. The contractor shall refine the analysis of 

the impact of airglow on Satellite-Based Laser Remote Sensing of Surface Pressure in 

the1.3 m band, present results at the Fall Meeting of the AGU and write and submit a 

paper to Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheres, and respond to reviewer 

comments.

2.2 Quality and Performance Standards

A. Specific task quality requirements are established with the TM on a continual basis during 

the performance of the task.

B. This work WILL NOT require Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 2 

processes for Systems Development.

C. Performance is monitored through periodic reviews with the TM and through formal 

semiannual evaluation of the task. The contractor shall provide a technical status report to the 

TM in a format and on a schedule as determined by the NASA TM and agreed upon with the 

contractor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add additional requirements under 
Section 2.1, Item 9, above, as a direct result from the Peer Review Team's 

recommendations:

a. The contractor shall complete calculations and analysis to produce time 

dependent estimates of stimulated emissions; evaluate results of calculations; 

and incorporate these new results into the existing manuscript.

b. The contractor shall modify and submit the manuscript of the Airglow 

paper to the Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR) for review.

c. The contractor shall respond to reviewers comments and submit for final 

publication.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to (1) extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015 to provide continuing 

science expertise for the ASCENDS mission; and (2) remove requirements under 

Section 2.1, Items 3, 4, 6 and 7 above, as they are no longer needed for future 

work; and (3) remove January 2014 AMS travel requirement and replace with 

ASCENDS Community Workshop in FY 2014 (details TBD) in Section 2.1, Item 5, 

for estimating purposes.

MOD 3: The purpose of this modification is to 

provide additional support under 2.1, Item 9 above, 

due to the expansion of the manuscript elements and 

responses from journal reviewers as well as the 

ASCENDS peer review team.

Item 9: i. Following the unexpected addition of 
calculations as requested by the Technical Point of 

Contact (TPOC) which expanded the scope of the 

manuscript, and due to the extensive 

recommendations by the Journal Reviewers, the 

contractor is requested to modify the manuscript and 

prepare for final review and publication.

3.0 Special Requirements

The contractor shall sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement in order to support this task.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

5.0 Deliverables

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables via e-mails with attached 

Microsoft word, or power point, or excel documents as determined by the NASA TM:

5.1 Draft science traceability matrix (April 30, 2013)

5.2 Analysis of March 2013 aircraft campaign data (October 30, 2013)

5.3 ASCENDS Systems Engineering Reports (as needed)

5.4 Draft mission error budget (June 30, 2013)

5.5 Trip reports from each trip to the AGU, AMS, and ICDC9 conferences, and the DC-8 Flight 

Campaign

5.6 Respond to reviewer’s comments of the Airglow paper submitted to the JGR and 

revise by end of June (deliverable--response document, June 30, 2013)

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add an additional 
deliverable under Section 5.6 above:

a. Revised and published manuscript entitled, “Estimate of 

the Affect of Ambient O2(a1Dg) in the Atmosphere on SatelliteBased Laser Remote Sensing of O2 Columns using the 

Absorption Lines of O2(a1Dg)”. Document shall be delivered to 

TM in a Standard Electronic Form such as MS Word, or Adobe 

PDF (December 31, 2013)

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to add an additional 

deliverable under Section 5.6 above:

b. Final manuscript for publication in the Journal 

of Geophysical Research

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee
In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-071_Mod5 CY3

Task Order Title: SAGE III Assessment & Refurbishment

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Dianne.Cheek

Organization: E6:Flight Projects Directorate

Email Address: dianne.l.cheek@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Electronic Systems Branch Support (D203)

Power Supply: 

The contractor shall provide power system design and development for SAGE III. This includes 

designing power distribution units that include relays, fuses, DC-DC converters, and filters; 

understanding EMI/EMC related issues associated with the system design; performing analytical and/or 

predictive modeling to characterize the system/sub-system power and energy storage capabilities; and 

analyzing the power system for reliability and fault tolerance.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver the Power System Design to the NASA TM in an 

agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

ISS Requirements:

The contractor shall review and identify applicable International Space Station requirements for SAGE 

III. The contractor shall maintain the SAGE III requirements documents and database. The contractor 

shall perform the SAGE III verification activities including verification planning, verification requirement 

development, verification procedure development, verification assessment, and development of the 

SAGE III verification end-item data package in support of the ISS Certificate of Flight readiness 

(CoFR). Up to four 2 day trips to JSC shall be required.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver documentation of ISS Requirements for SAGE III and 

SAGE III Verification End-item data package to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule 

and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

EEE Parts:
The contractor shall provide Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) part specification and 

market research support. The contractor shall perform research on EEE parts availability based on the 

guidance / recommendations of Project engineering. The contractor shall determine if recommended 

parts are available from prospective vendors within Project schedule requirements. Based on 

information obtained, the contractor shall develop purchase recommendations for project approval. The 

contractor shall support project parts status tracking.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver the EEE part specifications and market research 

results to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and 

the contractor.

Remote Sensing Flight Systems Branch Support (D204) 

Interface Adaptor Module Requirements and Development:

i. The contractor shall develop and maintain the system requirements and the architecture of 

the Interface Adaptor Module (IAM). The IAM is used to interface between the International 

Space Station Avionics with the SAGE III Integrated Pallet which consists of the SAGE III 

Instrument, Hexapod, Contamination Monitoring Packages (CMP) and the Disturbance 

Monitoring Package (DMP). Functions of the IAM include: power distribution, data 

processing, data storage, communication with SAGE III, Hexapod and ISS, health and 

status telemetry collection and distribution, science telemetry collection, storage and 

playback through ISS, and interfaces for a contamination monitoring package and a 

disturbance monitoring package.

ii. The contractor shall provide system engineering support for the development of hardware 

and software requirements and develop the interface control documents for the IAM, CMP, 

and DMP. The contractor shall provide software engineering expertise for the development 

of IAM flight software for the IAM engineering and flight units. This work shall include 

software architecture, design, code, and testing. The contractor shall perform architecture 

development and design of firmware and complex electronics required for the IAM and 

CMP components. In addition, the contractor shall develop design of the flight memory 

board that will reside in the IAM. The contractor shall develop IAM documentation that is 

required as part of NASA 7150.2A.

iii. The contractor shall perform IAM integration and testing, including integration of IAM boards 

and box-level acceptance testing which will take place in facilities at NASA Langley 

Research Center. There will be additional system integration testing that will occur with 

Hexapod at Alenia’s facilities in Turin, Italy, testing of software at JSC and testing of 

mechanical and electrical interfaces at KSC.

iv. The contractor shall develop documentation and presentations for the following reviews for 

the SAGE III Integrated Pallet: CDR scheduled in February 2013 and SIR and IAM, CMP, 

and DMP subsystem System reviews. In addition, the contractor shall attend and provide 

technical input for vendor reviews for components that Langley is procuring on contract. 

The contractor attending and providing technical input for vendor reviews for components 

that Langley is procuring on contract shall have a non-disclosure agreement.

v. Travel shall include four 3-day trips to vendor sites in CA or AZ for environmental testing and 

product review; two 2-day trips to JSC for communication testing; and two 2-day trips to 

KSC for interface testing. One 5-day trip to Turin, Italy to test IAM and 

HEU/Hexapod interface.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver the IAM System requirements, interface control 

document, IAM integrated testing results, presentation and analyses supporting project life 
cycle reviews to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM 

and the contractor.

Electrical Engineering: 

i. The contractor shall support the development of the system requirements and the 

architecture of the Interface Adaptor Module (IAM). The IAM is used to interface between 

the International Space Station Avionics with the SAGE III Integrated Pallet which consists 

of the SAGE III Instrument, Hexapod, Contamination Monitoring Packages (CMP) and the 

Disturbance Monitoring Package (DMP). Functions of the IAM include: power distribution, 

data processing, data storage, communication with SAGE III, Hexapod and ISS, health and 

status telemetry collection and distribution, science telemetry collection, storage and 

playback through ISS, and interfaces for a contamination monitoring package and a 

disturbance monitoring package.

ii. The contractor shall provide engineering expertise for the development of hardware 

requirements and interface control documents for the IAM, CMP, and DMP. The contractor 

shall develop, test and document the Power Distribution Unit which will include both the 

engineering and flight IAM Units. In addition, the contractor shall design of the Solid State 

Memory Card that will reside in the IAM. The contractor shall provide IAM documentation 

that is required as part of NASA 7150.2A. The contractor shall design GSE test equipment, 

cables (flight and engineering) and procedures. The contractor shall provide IAM integration 

and testing, including integration of IAM flight boards and box-level acceptance testing 

which will take place in facilities at Langley Research Center. There will be additional 

system integration testing that will occur with Hexapod at Alenia’s facilities in Turin, Italy 

and at the Kennedy Space Flight Center. The contractor shall support subsystem and 

milestone reviews including CDR, PER, and SAR.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver hardware requirements and board design for IAM 

and integration and test results to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format

between the NASA TM and the contractor.

Flight Software Systems Branch (D207)

Flight Software Programming:

i. The contractor shall provide programming for the SAGE III project flight software and ground 

support equipment in C/C++ and assembly language. The contractor shall provide 

programming for embedded systems in the flight hardware, ground test equipment, and 

instrument mockups. The contractor shall also provide programming for ground data 

processing equipment. The contractor shall develop documentation of the code 

design, functionality, and processing. All software shall be developed and maintained in a 

CMMI environment. Education requirement is BS degree or higher in Computer 

Science. The contractor shall be able to work independently and within an engineering 

team. Deliverables shall include fully tested software code of defined systems and 

associated documentation on software implementation and execution.

ii. The contractor shall provide support to update to SAGE III Documentation and to update 

and execute software.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver the IAM flight software and ground support software 

and updated software documentation to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format 

between the NASA TM and the contractor.
Systems Engineering & Integration Office (D209)

Systems Engineering Support:

The contractor shall provide SAGE III systems engineering technical input on an episodic basis. The 

objective of the systems engineering consulting is to rapidly address questions or issues that arise 

concerning the legacy SAGE III design, implementation, and/or performance.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver technical input supporting project lifecycle reviews to the 

NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

Systems Integration & Test Branch (D210):

Instrument Maintenance, Integration, and Test:

i. The contractor shall plan and perform quarterly maintenance testing of the SAGE III flight 

instrument according to established processes and procedures. The contractor shall 

prepare test reports and perform analyses of instrument telemetry and maintain a record of 

instrument performance trends from these tests.

ii. The contractor shall maintain and certify Ground Support Equipment.

iii. The contractor shall update legacy test plans and procedures to comply with current NASA 

and NASA LaRC center processes and procedures and identify areas where processes and 

procedures can be improved.

iv. The contractor shall support preparations and the conduct of the SAGE III sun/moon look 

test and support analysis of sun look test data.

v. The contractor shall monitor and maintain legacy SAGE III bonded stores.

vi. The contractor shall perform SAGE III experiment integration test plans, facility assessments 

and other activities associated with environmental testing of spaceflight developmental and 

flight hardware.

vii. The contractor shall plan and conduct integration of the SAGE III experiment pallet.

viii. The contractor shall perform integrated environmental testing of the Instrument Payload and 

preparation for the System Integration Review (SIR).

ix. Purchase of some miscellaneous items to support instrument/flight hardware development 

and laboratory testing may be required, as directed by the TM. These items include, but are 

not limited to, circuit boards, microprocessor boards, data storage devices, electronic 

memory devices, electrical/electronic connectors, test devices, electro-optical components, 

software programs, computing equipment, interface devices, and other similar 

miscellaneous items. Other items include training costs for essential skill training and for 

required NASA certifications, publication costs, and conference registration fees, as 

directed by the TM.

x. The contractor shall monitor and maintain B1250 Clean Room and surrounding lab area in 

accordance with the SAGE III Contamination Control Plan.

xi. The contractor shall provide support to update SAGE III Documentation and to update and 

execute software.

Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver maintenance testing of flight hardware and GSE, instrument 

and integrated payload integration and testing results, facility cleanliness as defined by SAGE III 

Contamination Plan, Sun/moon look test results, SAGE III Bonded Stores to the NASA TM in an 

agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.
Flight Projects Directorate (E6)

Project Management: The contractor shall provide project management support to the SAGE III Project 

Management Team. The contractor shall develop and review project products including plans, 

procedures, agreements, briefings, schedules, cost estimates, integrated baseline, risk items, and EVM 

reports. Participation in team meetings, either on-site or via WebEx/telecom, will be scheduled using MS 

Outlook. Document review will use either email routing or NX routing. Working knowledge of NASA and 

Langley flight project management practices and requirements, legacy SAGE III missions, MS Office 

products, Adobe, WebEx, and NX is required. 

Deliverable: The contractor shall provide Project documents used for SAGE III lifecycle 

reviews to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and 

the contractor.

Technical Editing: The contractor shall provide document review for content flow and appropriate 

grammatical application and technical editing of all project documents for the SAGE III lifecycle reviews, 

including subsystem reviews.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver technically edited project documents for project 

lifecycle reviews to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA 

TM and the contractor.

Schedule Risk Assessment: 

i. As defined in NPR 7120.50, SAGE III is required to maintain analysis of its probabilistic assessment 

of schedule and risks. The contractor shall update SAGE III schedule risk analysis for system level 

CDR. The contractor shall develop monthly schedule risk analysis reports providing the SAGE III project 

with analysis for forward planning. The contractor shall travel to LaRC for presentation of the updated 

schedule risk analysis. 

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver monthly Risk Analysis Report and updated existing risk 

analysis for project CDR to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the 

NASA TM and the contractor.

Threat Analysis:

The contractor shall provide senior project management through project CDR to maintain SAGE III 

“threat assessment” as part of the project risk management process. The threat assessment is 

necessary to improve the project risk management process and support reporting the NASA LaRC 

Center Management Council (CMC) and other project stakeholders.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver Monthly Threat Analysis Report to the NASA TM in an 

agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

EVMS 
The Contractor shall provide support for Earned Value Management system operations using Cobra. 

Support includes data entry and manipulation and report building and execution. Support will be by 

phone and web teleconference. No travel is required.

Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver data analysis of SAGE III EVM data and process critique of 

SAGE III EVM process to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the 

NASA TM and the contractor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add a subtask under "Electronic 

Systems Branch Support (D203)" above, based on an increase in the 

requirements for Impedance Training on the Venable Test Equipment:

Impedance Training

The contractor shall provide Impedance Training on the Venable Test Equipment 

for SAGE III Staff Engineers in order to evaluate and verify the impedance of the 

PDU boards. Training is to be conducted at LaRC no later than April 29, 2013 for 

two days.

Deliverable: In a LaRC-sponsored training session, the contractor shall deliver information, 

demonstrate use of, and instruct SAGE III Staff Engineers on using the Venable Test Equipment.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to provide additional contractor 

support required for this task under Section 2.0, "Systems Integration & Test

Branch (D210)" above. The additional support is needed based on an increase 

in requirements for "Instrument Maintenance, Integration, and Test" Section 

only:

xii: The contractor shall plan and perform quarterly maintenance testing of the SAGE III flight 

instrument according to established processes and procedures. The contractor shall prepare 
test reports and perform analyses of instrument telemetry and maintain a record of instrument 

performance trends from these tests.

Mod 3: The purpose of this mod is to purchase additional hardware under 

Section 2.0, “Systems Integration & Test Branch (D210)”. The current circuit 

boards are being used in ground support computers for testing the avionics 

being built for SAGE III. The testing will take longer than originally expected, due 

to a failure of the backplane printed circuit board and failure of the serial 

interface chip. Because of this delay, additional circuit boards are required so 

the testing of the Interface Adaptor Module and Disturbance Monitoring Package 

will not be negatively impacted.

xiii: The contractor shall purchase a total of six (6) science data printed circuit boards used for 

simulating the science data interface and the disturbance monitoring interface for all of the 

SAGE III payload’s environmental tests. Specifically: Two (2) boards are required for two (2) 

flight units; two (2) boards are required for engineering development units, and two (2) boards 

will be used for spares.

Mod 4: The purpose of this mod is to (1) specify the deliverable due dates for 

each section in 2.0 above and update the SAGE III Schedule Risk Analysis 

requirements due to rebaseline and furlough impact, and (2) extend the period 

of performance end date to match the updated SAGE Project Plan due to 

schedule rephasing and furlough impact:

Electronic Systems Branch Support (D203) Deliverables:

Power Supply: Due January 31, 2014
ISS Requirements: Due June 30, 2015

EEE Parts: Due March 31, 2014

Remote Sensing Flight Systems Branch Support (D204) Deliverables:

Interface Adaptor Module Requirements and Development: Due June 30, 2015

Electrical Engineering: Due May 31, 2014

Systems Engineering & Integration Office (D209) Deliverables:

Systems Engineering Support: Due June 30, 2015

Systems Integration & Test Branch (D210) Deliverables:

Instrument Maintenance, Integration and Test: Due June 30, 2015
Flight Projects Directorate (E6) Deliverables:

Project Management: Due June 30, 2015

Technical Editing: Due March 30, 2015

Schedule Risk Assessment: Due September 30, 2014 

ii. The contractor shall also develop a presentation showing their technical 

approach and process for analysis by providing details on how the SAGE 

III schedule risk model was developed. Presentations shall allow for Questions 

& Answers and shall include sample models to fully communicate model 

techniques through a series of online presentations and telecoms. Travel is 

required for one person to travel to LaRC for a 2-day trip to provide final 

presentation of updated schedule risk analysis and approach.

EVMS: Due January 31, 2014

Mod 5: The purpose of this modification is to specify new deliverable due dates 

in Section 2.0 above, and to update plans and reports due to the launch date 

reschedule, as well as other project-rescheduled dates, as a result of the retesting on flight hardware components. 

Electronic Systems Branch Support (D203) Deliverables:
ISS Requirements: Due Sep 30, 2015

EEE Parts: Due Sep 30, 2015

Remote Sensing Flight Systems Branch Support 

(D204) Deliverables:

Interface Adaptor Module Requirements and 

Development: Due Sep 30, 2015

Electrical Engineering: Due Sep 30, 2015

Systems Engineering & Integration Office (D209) 

Deliverables:

Systems Engineering Support: Due Sep 30, 2015

Systems Integration & Test Branch (D210) 

Deliverables:

Instrument Maintenance, Integration and Test: Due Sep 30, 2015
Flight Projects Directorate (E6) Deliverables:

Project Management: Due Jan 31, 2016

Technical Editing: Due Jan 31, 2016

Schedule Risk Assessment: Due Jun 30, 2015 

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): ITAR information in this task and will be handled 

according to LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER SECURITY/ TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CONTROL 

PLAN (STTCP).

The contractor recognizes that the some of the work under this task is procurement sensitive information of the 

United States Government. In the performance of this task, the contractor shall receive procurement sensitive data 

and shall generate procurement sensitive data. The contractor shall protect all such information in accordance with 

NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) 1852.237-72, Access to Sensitive Information. All such data will be marked 

“Sensitive but Unclassified” and shall be secured at all times from improper disclosure. To safeguard this 

information the contractor will form a special team to perform the work required by this task. The team will be 

formed in a way that will ensure information provided to the team members or generated by the team members in 

the performance of the task will not be transmitted to other employees or management personnel of the contractor 

or any subcontractor by any means, written or verbal. Further, the team will not release the information to anyone 

but Government personnel identified by the Contracting Officer as proper recipients of the information. The 

contractor shall ensure that all members of the team working on this task have executed a Nondisclosure 

Agreement.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is 02/01/2013 - 01/31/2014. Milestones are defined by assigned deliverables.

Mod 4: The new period of performance is 2/1/2013 - 6/30/2015

Mod 5: The new period of performance is 2/1/2013 - 1/31/2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements
Deliverables are defined within each task section. For all task sections the following reporting shall be 

available.

The contractor shall provide informal status reports to the NASA Task Monitor (TM) to summarize the 

work completed and future plans, at an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and 

contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Summary of Travel Requirements

D203 - ISS Requirements: Two 4-day trips to JSC

D204 - Remote Sensing Branch: Four 3-day trips to CA or AZ; Two 2-day trips to JSC; Two 2-day trips 

to KSC; One 5-day trip to Turin Italy.

Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add a travel requirement for D203, based on a 

need for new Impedance Training now required on the Venable Test Equipment:

D203 - Impedance Training: One 2-day trip to LaRC from JSC

Mod 4: The purpose of this modification is to add a travel requirement 

for E6 as set forth below:

E6 - Schedule Risk Assessment final presentation: One 2-day trip to 

LaRC

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:
8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-072_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Space-Based WINDS Proposal/Project Management support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: michael.kavaya

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: Michael.J.Kavaya@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The LaRC "Space-Based Winds" concept is for a lidar that will be able to determine 

wind direction and velocity from the ISS. LaRC intends to develop the concept and mission 

requirements, threshold and baseline mission concept, instrument concept, and a preliminary 

cost estimate for the mission. The strategy is to integrate the existing DAWN instrument to the 

LaRC UC-12 aircraft for proof-of-concept testing, identify the risks that need mitigation for 

space flight, create plans for maturing the instrument for further testing targeting the ESSP EV 

proposal opportunities. Ultimately the plan is to prepare for a dedicated mission as called for in 

the NRC Decadal Survey.

The primary objectives that this task covers are:

1. Improve the DAWN lidar and fly on the LaRC UC-12 airplane to validate technique 

and technology.

2. Plan and coordinate with the Space-Based WINDS Science Team on developing 

mission science requirements, the Science Traceability Matrix, and the Science Value 

Matrix.

3. Plan the integrated campaign that leads to the EV-3 and EV-4 proposals in such a 

manner that demonstrates strong feasibility and programmatic robustness.

This task is for Proposal Management support for the Space-Based WINDS. 

The contractor shall 

 Ensure the LaRC proposal process is followed.

 Manage cross-functional proposal teams in creating proposal deliverables; 

ensures that appropriate resources are available to the proposal team; 

participates in researching, writing and editing of proposal. Provides team 

leadership, assisting the Proposal Manager in identifying work that needs to be 
accomplished, tracking the progress of this work, and assuring assigned tasks 

are completed in a timely manner.

 Facilitates formal review teams (Blue, Red, Gold) with senior and executive 

level managers.

 Serves as POC for selected proposal writing functions as determined by the 

NASA TM.

 Analyzes solicitation requirements and prepares proposal plans: outlines, tasks, 

schedules, and responsibilities.

 Works with LaRC Space-Based Winds POC and PI and proposal team to 

develop and identify proposal win strategies, differentiators, and strengths.

 Validates proposal compliance with RFP requirements.

 Ensures that the cost/price volume is consistent with the technical volume.

 Acts as a resource in the business development process as determined by the 

NASA TM

 Provide support to the NASA TM for proposal graphics and tables 

development. 

 Project scheduling expertise, specifically developing the Mission Master 

Schedule and developing, tacking, and assessing the Proposal schedule.

 Program Management support including but not limited to marketing and 

effective communication with the team members as the proposal is written.

 Risk management support, specifically the integration of identified technical 

and programmatic risks with cost and schedule management. Assisting the 

Proposal Manager in developing effective and implementable risk mitigations 

and developing a reserve strategy to manage these risks.

 Assessing cost and schedule realism of the proposal, identifying areas where 

reserves will be needed to mitigate risks.

 Assisting the team in developing effective and persuasive sections, graphics, 

and presentations for the proposal

In addition to the usual MS Word and Excel skills, expertise in MS Project for 

schedule assessments and options is required. It is highly desired that the 

candidate have familiarity and experience with NASA and LaRC, as the 

proposal team will have to work within many of the existing NASA systems.

MOD 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the 

period of performance to January 31, 2014 due to the ESSP 

EV proposal in Section 2.0 will not be released until after 

December 2013. This no cost extension applies to the entire 

task and all deliverables.
MOD 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance to September 30, 2014, to include requirements for 

the upcoming Severe Weather Wind aiRborne Lidar (SWWRL) EVS2 proposal:

 The contractor shall assist with upcoming DAWN research flights 

on the UC-12B and perform all required updates to 

documentations and presentations.

 The contractor shall perform document thinking and calculations 

underlying the SWWRL EVS-2 proposal.

 The contractor shall transition from the SWWRL proposal work to 

actual implementation of the proposal, if SWWRL is approved for 

EVS-2.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data : Yes: ITAR and SBU

 Other (Specify):

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

The POP will be from February 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013

MOD 1: The new period of performance is February 2, 2013 - January 

31, 2014.

MOD 2: The new period of performance is February 2, 2013 through 

September 30, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver the following in an agreed schedule and format between the NASA 

TM and the contractor:

1. Science team tasks, schedules, and plans

2. Proposal (EV-3/EV-4) plans and schedules

3. Draft mission schedule

Reporting:
The contractor shall submit monthly reports of accomplishments composed in a Microsoft 

word document, delivered to the TM via email. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

There are no travel requirements for this task.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-081_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Linking NASA Satellite Data and Science to Enhance Fire Emissions

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: duncan.fairlie

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: t.d.fairlie@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide the following support:

1. Compile a database of smoke observations from the CALIPSO satellite for North America 

from July 2006 – December 2009, with supporting documentation.

2. Compile a database of meteorological profiles – temperature, static stability, moisture, and 

wind – for fires observed over North America for July 2006 – December 2009, with supporting 

documentation.

3. Support the NASA TM in using these databases for the development of a smoke-injection 

height database.

4. Participate in the preparation of any report and/or paper that describe the results of these 

activities.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance 

for this entire task through May 31, 2014, due to the finding of a coding error 

which needs to be resolved prior to the task being completed.
Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through July 31, 2014, to provide 

continuing support for the resolution of the coding error.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

no foreign national will be assigned to this task.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

 Commence work on project: February, 2013.

 Deliver database of CALIPSO smoke observations (to be determined through meetings with the 

NASA TM)

 Deliver database of meteorological variables tied to observed fires (to be determined through 

meetings with the NASA TM)

 Prepare final report (to be determined through meetings with the NASA TM)

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

May 31, 2014.

Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

July 31, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

 The contractor shall deliver a database of CALIPSO smoke observations for July 2006 – December 

2009 to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format and schedule between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

Contractor shall provide following deliverables to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format and schedule 

between the NASA TM and the contractor:

 Database of meteorological profiles for observed fires for July 2006 – December 2009.

 Documentation supporting the delivered data bases.
 Quarterly Reports of task status and accomplishments.

 Informal (Oral) status reports 

 Participation in a joint final report/ publishable manuscript.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel to science team meetings as directed by the TM may be required

Likely one 3-day trip to Michigan Tech Research Institute, Ann Arbor, MI. Dates TBD

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-082_Mod6 CY2

Task Order Title: DISCOVER-AQ Supplementary Science

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Mary.Kleb

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Mary.M.Kleb@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

DISCOVER-AQ is a five year project with the primary goal to improve the ability to diagnose 

surface air quality conditions from satellite observations. Over these five years DISCOVERAQ will conduct four deployments to areas with histories of experiencing violations of air 

quality standards for ozone and/or PM2.5. The first deployment was to the Baltimore metro 

area during July 2011. The second deployment will be to the San Joaquin Valley in California 

from January 15 to February 12, 2013. The sub-tasks below describe several activities which 

will contribute to the overall success of this project. The first sub-task relates to analysis of 

data collected during the first deployment while the additional sub-tasks provide for additional 

important measurements during the second deployment to California in 2013 not included in 

the original DISCOVER-AQ proposal.

Sub task (1)

A pressing question for GEO-CAPE science planning involves resolving the spatial and 

temporal variability of certain trace gases and aerosols over coastal waters in order to optimize 

ocean color (OC) retrievals. The Airborne Compact Atmospheric Mapper (ACAM) measured 

slant columns of NO2, O3, and HCHO from the UC-12 aircraft during DISCOVER-AQ in the 

summer of 2011. The High Spectral Resolution Lidar (HSRL) was also flown aboard this 

platform, measuring aerosols in vertical columns. The UC-12 had 50 flights over the 

Chesapeake Bay collecting sufficient data to provide robust statistics of the spatial and 

temporal variability of these gases and aerosols over the water. The contractor shall provide an 

analysis of that variability which will be value-added data products from DISCOVER-AQ.

Sub task (2)
2.1 The contractor shall provide tethered balloon observations of boundary layer 

meteorological structure as well as near-surface gradients in trace gases and aerosols through 

the Millersville University Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL) facility. This is an 

important component in connecting measurements at the surface to aircraft profiles reaching 

down to about 1000ft. Establishing near-surface gradients and their relationship to boundary 

layer conditions for at least one location in the DISCOVER-AQ network will reduce 

uncertainty and improve closure in the comparison of remotely-sensed, column-integrated 

abundances of trace gases and aerosols with in situ vertical profiles and surface measurements.

Mod 2:

Sub task (3):

3.1 The contractor shall provide ground based aerosol observations (aerosol chemistry, size 

distributions, and volatility distributions) using two instrument systems. The first system will 

consist of an Aerodyne High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (HR-ToFAMS), a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS), and a thermodenuder (TD). The second 

system includes a Particle Into Liquid Sampler (PILS) and two Metrohm Ion Chromotographs 

(IC). This aerosol instrument package will significantly improve the characterization of aerosol 

microphysical and chemical properties at this ground site and will be an important component 

of the interpretation of integrated aerosol column properties, e.g. AOD.

Sub task (4)

4.1The contractor shall provide ground-truth aerosol measurements at air monitoring sites in 

Bakersfield and Fresno, CA. Data include size-resolved aerosol samples at hourly time 

resolution, ambient light scattering and particle number-size distributions. These 

measurements will compliment the real-time measurements with broad chemical and optical 

characterization and source identification at two established monitoring sites, with a time 

integration of one hour. Instruments include a Rotating Drum Impactor (RDI), a TSI Scanning 

Mobility particle Sizer (SMPS), and a Optec NGN-2 Intrgrating Ambient Air Nephelometer.

Mod 3: 

Sub task (2)

2.2 The contractor shall analyze and quality control the data collected during sub task 2.1 by 

the MABL facility. The final quality controlled data shall be uploaded to the DISCOVER-AQ 

data site (http://www-air.larc.nasa.gov/missions/discover-aq/discover-aq.html) according to the 

format and schedule specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data Management Plan located on the 

DISCOVER-AQ data site.

Sub task (3)
3.2 The contractor shall process the TD-HR-ToF-AMS/SMPS and PILS-IC ambient data 

acquired during sub task 3.1, perform quality control to data collected by the instruments, and 

deliver the data products upon the completion of this project. The final quality controlled data 

shall be uploaded to the DISCOVER-AQ data site (http://wwwair.larc.nasa.gov/missions/discover-aq/discover-aq.html) according to the format and schedule 

specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data Management Plan located on the DISCOVER-AQ data 

site.

Subtask (4) 

4.2 The contractor shall process and quality control the RDI, SMPS, and nephelometer data 

collected in during sub task 4.1 and generate estimates of the optical properties of various 

aerosol types to be agreed upon by the NASA TM for report preparation and publication. The 

final quality controlled data shall be uploaded to the DISCOVER-AQ data site (http://wwwair.larc.nasa.gov/missions/discover-aq/discover-aq.html) according to the format and schedule 

specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data Management Plan located on the DISCOVER-AQ data 

site.

Sub task (5) 

During the California deployment and using contractor-supplied evacuated steel 

canisters, the contractor shall collect whole air samples at each of the 6 profiling locations for 

the P-3B aircraft at the time of each overflight (3 per flight day, unless there are fewer 

overflights due to weather or other contingencies). The filled canisters shall be returned to the 

contractor’s laboratory for analysis of the contents by gas chromatography using a multicolumn/multi-detector system. Final quality controlled data shall be uploaded to the 

DISCOVER-AQ data site (http://www-air.larc.nasa.gov/missions/discover-aq/discoveraq.html) according to the format and schedule specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data 

Management Plan located on the DISCOVER-AQ data site.

MOD 4: The purpose of this modification is to add two sub tasks to perform measurements during the 

DISCOVER-AQ Houston, TX field deployment:

Sub task (6)

6.1 The contractor shall provide tethered balloon observations of boundary layer 

meteorological structure as well as near-surface gradients in trace gases and aerosols 

through the Millersville University Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL) facility during 
the Houston, TX deployment, September 2013. This is an important component in 

connecting measurements at the surface to aircraft profiles reaching down to about 

1000ft. Establishing near-surface gradients and their relationship to boundary layer 

conditions for at least one location in the DISCOVER-AQ network will reduce 

uncertainty and improve closure in the comparison of remotely-sensed, columnintegrated abundances of trace gases and aerosols with in situ vertical profiles and 

surface measurements.

6.2 The contractor shall analyze and QC the data collected by the MABL facility. 

The data shall be uploaded to the DISCOVER-AQ data site in the format specified in the 

DISCOVER-AQ Data Management Plan and the external data center according to the 

schedule set forth by the NASA TM.

Sub task (7)

The contractor shall provide continuous observations of ground level gas and 

particulate species through the Aerodyne Mobile Laboratory during the Houston, TX 

deployment, September 2013. On flight days, the mobile laboratory will transit through a 

pre-established route in one of two ~ 5 km square boxes. The purpose of the flight-day 

transects will be to generate mixing ratio distributions of O3, NO2 and HCHO. In order 

to facilitate intercomparisons, as well as provide an anchoring geographic location, the 

mobile laboratory shall visit at least one fixed site within the boxes each hour. The mobile 

lab shall connect to a pre-configured fixed inlet that is from an elevated location (10-20 

meters) above ground level. The mobile lab group shall work to incorporate additional 

measurements at these fixed sites. Final QCed data shall be submitted in the format 

specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data Management Plan according to the schedule set 

forth by the NASA TM.

MOD 5: The purpose of this modification is to add an additional sub task as set forth below:
Sub task (8):

The DISCOVER-AQ operations during the deployment to Denver, Colorado shall encounter 

diverse emissions which include oil and gas exploration (fracking in particular) as well as 

agriculture (including feedlots). The contractor shall distinguish these sources using high 

resolution measurements of light alkanes. Current DISCOVER-AQ measurements include 

methane, but ethane is not currently measured. The contractor shall add this capability of 

collecting ethane measurements, which is critical to interpreting the mixtures DISCOVER-AQ 

expects to encounter. Due to space on the P-3B being limited, the contractor shall develop a 

light-weight ethane spectrometer that would be ideal to complete the payload. The contractor 

shall integrate the instrument on the NASA P-3B at Wallops, VA during late June/early July 

2014 and collect measurements during the month-long deployment to Denver (July 13 2014 –

August 13 2014). Travel in support of this work shall be reimbursed separately under the 

DISCOVER-AQ travel task. 

MOD 6: The purpose of this modification is to add additional sub tasks 

as set forth below:

Sub task (9):

During the DISCOVER-AQ San Joaquin Valley operations (January –

February 2013), airborne carbon dioxide (CO2) measurements were 

made from NASA P-3B. The contractor shall conduct three months of 

in-depth CO2 data analysis of the collected data during that field 

experiment. The contractor shall perform data analysis to understand 

the data, the conditions under which the measurements were made 
(meteorological, chemical, diurnal cycles), and to contribute to the 

advancement of scientific knowledge.

Sub task (10):

The contractor shall provide tethered balloon observations of boundary 

layer meteorological structure, as well as near-surface gradients in 

trace gases and aerosols through the Millersville University 

Atmospheric Research and Aerostat Facility (MARAF) during the 

Colorado deployment, mid-July through mid-August, 2014. This is an 

important component in connecting measurements at the surface to 

aircraft profiles reaching down to about 1000ft. Establishing nearsurface gradients and their relationship to boundary layer conditions 

for at least one location in the DISCOVER-AQ network will reduce 

uncertainty and improve closure in the comparison of remotely-sensed, 

column-integrated abundances of trace gases and aerosols with in situ 

vertical profiles and surface measurements. 

3.0 Special Requirements

 Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data ⁯ (Check if applicable) NA

 Other (Specify): None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance: sub-task 1: March 26, 2012 - September 30, 2012.

Period of performance: sub-task 2: March 26, 2012 - January 31, 2013 (although the 

reuirement will carry over into CY2 with a period of performance end date of February 28, 

2013)

Mod 1: Period of performance end date changed to February 28, 2013.

Mod 2: 

Period of performance: sub-task 3: As soon as possible - February 28, 2013

Period of performance: sub-task 4: As soon as possible - February 28, 2013

Mod 3: Task Period of Performance: Date of award through February 28, 2014.

Period of performance: sub-task 1: As soon as possible until September 30, 2012.
Period of performance: sub-task 2.1: As soon as possible until February 28, 2013.

Period of performance: sub-task 2.2: March 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013.

Period of performance: sub-task 3.1: As soon as possible until February 28, 2013.

Period of performance: sub-task 3.2: March 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013.

Period of performance: sub-task 4.1: As soon as possible until February 28, 2013.

Period of performance: sub-task 4.2: March 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013.

Period of performance: sub-task 5: As soon as possible until July 31, 2013.

MOD 4: The purpose of this modification is to provide the period of performance for the 

two new sub tasks added to Section 2.0 above, and to change the CY2 end date for this 

task: 

Period of performance: Sub task 6: June 1, 2013 until May 31, 2014.

Period of performance: Sub task 7: May 13, 2013 until January 31, 2014. 

Period of performance CY2: April 10, 2012 through May 31, 2014

MOD 5 : The purpose of this modification is to provide the period of performance for the 

new sub task 8 added to Section 2.0 above, and to change the CY2 end date for this entire 

task: 

Period of performance: Sub task 8: February 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015.

Period of performance CY2: April 10, 2012 through February 28, 2015

MOD 6 : The purpose of this modification is to provide the period of performance for the 

new sub tasks added to Section 2.0 above: 

Period of performance: Sub task 9: May 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014

Period of performance: Sub task 10: April 15, 2014 through January 15, 2015
5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Sub task (1)

1) Generate animation of HSRL and ACAM data to illustrate temporal and spatial 

variability.

2) Perform statistical analysis of variability in NO2, O3, HCHO (ACAM) and aerosol 

properties (HSRL) over course of DISCOVER-AQ MD deployment, each day, and 

horizontal extent.

3) Provide preliminary assessment for how horizontal variability (particularly for NO2) 

may affect ocean color retrievals.

4) Archive data products on the DISCOVER-AQ data website.

Mod 2:

Sub tasks (2.1), (3.1), and (4.1)

1) Participate in CA deployment deployment (Jan 15-Feb 12, 2013).

2) Provide daily status reports during the CA deployment and deliver field data according 

to schedule.

3) Participate in science team activities (telecons, meetings). Schedule will be provided to 

contractor by the NASA TM.

1) NASA TM.

Mod 3

Sub tasks (2.2), (3.2), (4.2)

1) Provide final data in the format specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data Management 

Plan.

2) Participate in science team activities (telecons). The schedule for telecons is the last 

Thursday of every month at 1pm (eastern).

Sub task (5)

1) Conduct measurements described in sub task (5) and participate in daily telecons 

during the California deployment (Jan 15-Feb 12, 2013).

2) Provide daily status reports during the California deployment and deliver field data 

according to schedule.

3) Provide final data in the format specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data Management 

Plan.

4) Participate in science team activities (telecons). The schedule for telecons is the last 

Thursday of every month at 1pm (eastern).
MOD 4:

Sub tasks (6) and (7)

1) Participate in TX deployment (2-30 September 2013).

2) Provide daily status reports during the TX deployment and deliver field 

data according to schedule.

3) Provide final data in the format specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data 

Management Plan.

4) Participate in science team activities (telecons, meetings).

The schedule will be provided to the contractor by the NASA TM.

MOD 5: The following deliverables are added to Sub task (8) as set forth below:

Sub task (8):

1) Participate in Wallops deployment (June to July 2014).

2) Participate in Denver, CO deployment (13 July to 13 August 2014).

3) Provide daily status reports during thedeployments and deliver 

preliminary data according to schedule in ICARTT format.

4) Provide final data in the format specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data 

Management Plan.

5) Participate in science team activities (telecons, meetings).

The schedule will be provided to the contractor by the NASA TM.

MOD 6: The following deliverables are added as set forth below:

Sub task (9):

1) Provide written report to the Technical POC describing analysis and results 

for future development into peer-reviewed manuscript.

2) Participate in DISCOVER-AQ telecons and meetings.
Sub task (10):

1) Participate in DISCOVER-AQ team telecons. 

2) Provide analysis and QC of the data collected by the MARAF. The 

data shall be uploaded to the DISCOVER-AQ data site in the format 

specified in the DISCOVER-AQ Data Management Plan and the external 

data center according to the schedule set forth by the NASA Technical 

POC.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel for sub-task (2): Travel costs for 8 people to travel to the field for deployment 

Material Purchases for sub-task (2) include but are not limited to:

Tethered balloon supplies

Other materials in support of DISCOVER-AQ deployment include but not limited to batteries, 

helium, site preparation supplies

Mod 2:

Material purchases for sub-task (3) include but are not limited to:

Supplies for instruments, software license, data storage, computer hardware

Material purchases for sub-task (4) include but are not limited to:

Materials and supplies

Any additional material purchases should be approved by the NASA TM prior to making the 

purchase.

MOD 4: The purpose of this modification is to provide travel and equipment details and 

material purchases for the two new sub tasks (6) and (7) added to Section 2.0 above: 

Travel and Equipment for subtask (6):

Vehicle and fuel costs to haul 2 trailers and 8 individuals to Houston, TX

2 rental trailrs for 5 weeks
12 individuals to travel to the field for deployment to Texas for 35 days

Material Purchases for sub-task (6) include, but are not limited to:

Tethered balloon supplies: Sounding Sensor packages for tethered balloon; 

Radiosonde with GPS windsand balloons; coated tetherline

Other materials in support of DISCOVER-AQ deployment include: batteries, 

helium, site preparation supplies.

Materials and supplies for sub-task (7):

Miscellaneous equipment and materials in support of DISCOVER-AQ deployment.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.
10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-084_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Support of CHRONOS Framework for Commercial Partnering—GEOCAPE

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: doreen.neil

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Doreen.O.Neil@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

a. BACKGROUND: NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) has been developing 

effective technical, project management and commercial partner acquisition approaches 

to hosting NASA payloads on commercial geostationary spacecraft since 1995. In 

particular, LaRC has executed a Memorandum of Understanding with US Air Force 

SMC to foster best practices and exchange technical and programmatic information on 

the use of commercial hosts for government payloads. A common acquisition approach 

is emerging from this collaboration, with NASA HQ using an Air Force IDIQ contract to 

provide commercial hosting information and services for NASA payloads. A sustainable 

structure for doing government business with the commercial satellite industry is 

required.

b. OBJECTIVE: Develop an implementing structure of technical interfaces, project 

management responsibilities, and commercial contracts for the GE-CAPE commercially 

hosted NASA science payloads. The Contractor shall have relevant past experience with 

commercial geostationary space industry, government contracting, and international 

business. This experience is critical to assure the approach developed is sustainable in 

the commercial space industry, with the highest likelihood of project success for NASA.

c. SCOPE OF WORK: GEO-CAPE: The contractor shall provide support to include, but 

not limited to, the identification and analysis of commercially hosted government payload 

contract data packages, and adaptation to the goals and objectives of NASA’s Decadal Survey 

missions. The scope of the task comprises high level technical comprehension of the 

commercial geostationary satellite functions, understanding the structure and range of 

approaches for conducting government hosted payload business with commercial satellite 
industry in a sustainable manner for both NASA and the industry, and support of internal 

NASA reviews and discussions of the approach. 

2.1 Tasks: The Contractor shall, in conjunction and coordination with the Technical Monitor, 

expand the data base of contracting documents from recent successful commercially hosted 

government payloads in geostationary orbit. The Contractor shall assist in the assessment of 

these documents in light of NASA policies and procedures. 

2.2 The Contractor shall assist in development and improvement of similar documents in draft 

form for accommodating GEO-CAPE payloads on commercial communications 

spacecraft. This assistance includes, but is not limited to, developing and reviewing documents 

thoroughly for compliance with applicable policies, technical compliance, management plans 

and baseline costs to conduct the GEO-CAPE commercial business efficiently.

2.3 The Contractor shall work with the GEO-CAPE Mission Design Team to complete the 

following steps:

(i) Assist in the definition and planning of the accommodation and access to space 

activities for GEO-CAPE instruments, working with the Technical Monitor;

(ii) Development of a NASA-compliant framework for conducting the external partner 

relations needed to perform the GEO-CAPE mission, including but not limited 

to, methods for determination and coordination of project planning, project execution, 

systems engineering, and conflict resolution systems between the GEO-CAPE, NASA 

HQ, and the commercial partners, as well as the structure and content of governing 

documents including contracts.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No 

Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 25, 2013 - January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

1. Library of sample contract information for current NASA and other government agencies 
hosted payload projects. Initial electronic delivery July 1, 2013 to TM. Provide updates as 

materials become available. 

2. Expert reports analyzing the success and shortcomings of current NASA and other 

government agencie hosted payload projects cited in the library in the first deliverable:

a. Until the library in deliverable 1 is assembled, a brief progress report to TM monthly, 

electronically via email. 

b. Upon completion of the assembly of the library in delivery 1, An initial concise written 

assessment report comparing selected recent government payloads shall be delivered 

electronically to the TM no later than Sept 30, 2013. 

3. Draft diagrams, documents, and other materials to assist in planning the partner 

relationship (between NASA and commercial satellite vendors) for the GEO-CAPE mission as 

requested by the Technical Monitor. Electronic delivery to TM on mutually agreed schedule.

The Government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this Order.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

TRAVEL: Some travel is expected to support this task, in particular in 

support of the ongoing relationship between NASA Langley and the Air 

Force Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload (CHIRP) project, and selected 

industry conferences and meetings. Travel will include: Three 5-day trips per 

year to LA, four 3-day industry meetings in DC area. Foreign travel not 

likely.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk
SSAI shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. Priorities 

shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be assessed on 

a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and acted on in 

consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-085_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Travel Support for SEAC4RS

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Mary.Kleb

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Mary.M.Kleb@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall support the NASA Southeast Asia Composition, Cloud, Climate Coupling 

Regional Study (SEAC4RS) travel needs which include science team meetings, integration, 

deployment for SEAC4RS, and de-integration.

The contractor shall perform the following task requirements for each event:

1. Arrange travel for non-NASA participants to include, but is not limited to, flight 

reservations, lodging, and rental 

car. The TM will decide approved participants and communicate to the NASA TM:

a) 50 people for joint SEAC4RS/DC3 Science Meeting;

b) 15 people for Forecast Rehearsal Meeting;

c) 100 people for aircraft integration;

d) 120 people for SEAC4RS deployment 

2. Provide reimbursement for travel expenses to event participants upon submission of an 

expense report.

3. Maintain and provide a detailed account of expenses incurred by and reimbursed to event 

participants.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to provide updated details regarding the 

SEAC4RS deployment to Section 2.1 above:

c) 90 people for aircraft integration;
d) 250 people for SEAC4RS deployment;

e) 55 people for de-integration;

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to (1) descope Section 2.1.d to account for the 

SEAC4RS deployment team returning earlier than anticipated; (2) add a SEAC4RS 

Science Team Meeting to Section 2.1 above, and (3) extend the period of performance for 

the entire task through August 31, 2014:

f) 40 people for travel to Science Team Meeting in Boulder, CO for 5 days in April/May 

timeframe;

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance for Award is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014:

The final expense reports should be able to be completed within 30 days after the completion 

of each event. The NASA TM will provide a spreadsheet to the contractor which will provide 

a list of expected participants and locations from which they will travel for purposes of cost 

estimation.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver bi-weekly updates (due each Friday) after the event providing a 

detailed account of expenses incurred by and reimbursed to participants. The contractor shall 

report expenditures related to the purchase of the consumables to the TM within 2 weeks 

following the order date (to include, but is not limited to, items purchased and shipping 

information).

The contractor shall deliver a detailed accounting for each event’s expenses (Science Meeting, 

Forecast Meeting, Integration, SEAC4RS Deployment, Deintegration).
Changes to reporting requirements will be determined by the NASA TM and communicated 

and agreed upon between the NASA TM and the contractor. The format, delivery method and 

due date of the deliverables, if not detailed above, will be communicated by the NASA TM to 

the contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Blocks of about 100 (Science Meeting) or 15 (Forecast Meeting) rooms at or below 

government per diem rate shall be negotiated with a local hotel near the venues for these 

events. For SEAC4RS integration a block of rooms at or below government per diem rate shall 

be negotiated with a local hotel in the Lancaster/Palmdale, CA, area. For SEAC4RS 

deployment, room blocks will be negotiated by NASA Earth Science Program Office who will 

work in coordination with the contractor.

Shipping of materials and purchase of supplies may be required to support these events, as determined 

by the NASA TM. 

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-086_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Travel Support for the DISCOVER-AQ and MEaSUREs Projects

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Mary.Kleb

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Mary.M.Kleb@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

A. The contractor shall support the NASA DISCOVER-AQ deployment-related logistical 

needs and DISCOVER-AQ and TCP travel needs which include integration 

and deployment for DISCOVER-AQ, and travel support for TCP related to 

DISCOVER-AQ.

The contractor shall perform the following task requirements for each event:

1.Arrange travel for non-NASA participants: 

a. 30 people for DISCOVER-AQ

b. 15 people for TCP meetings related to DISCOVER-AQ, including but not limited 

to flight reservations, lodging, and rental car.

c. The level of support for each participant will be decided by the TM and 

communicated to the contractor.

d. The total amount of support should be equivalent to 30 (DISCOVER-AQ) or 15 

(TCP) people with full support.
2. Support DISCOVER-AQ field deployment logistical needs, including purchase of 

consumables totaling $50,000.

3. Contingency for potential requirements to provide shipping of instrument or other 

deployment-related items as determined by the TM. For international shipping, provide 

support through a specified United States company for instrument(s) in support of the 

DISCOVER-AQ September 2013 deployment. Due to the highly delicate (fragile) nature of 

the instrument(s), the requirement that the shipper be familiar with importing the instrument(s) 

under a carnet to avoid import duties, and time sensitivity, the shipping company will be 

specified by the TM. This will minimize potential schedule delays and possible damage to the 

instrument resulting in an inability to participate in the project that are likely with an 

inexperienced shipper. The TM will identify the shipping organization.

4. Provide reimbursement for travel expenses to event participants upon submission of an 

expense report.

5. Provide a detailed account of expenses incurred by and reimbursed to participants.

Mod 1: The purpose of this mod is to extend the period of performance through 

January 31, 2015 to (1) include Houston de-integration; (2) provide continuing 

support for science team- and deployment-related logistical needs; and (3) 

include Summer 2014 deployment requirements in Section 2.0 above:

B. The contractor shall also support the NASA DISCOVER-AQ science team 

meetings, integration, deployment and de-integration for field experiments 

as well as deployment-related logistical needs for the Summer of 2014.

1. Arrange travel for contractor participants:
a. 28 people for the DISCOVER-AQ Science Team Meeting - 5 days

b. 28 people for deployment - 30 days

c. 10 people for integration – 14 days

d. 6 people for de-integration – 2 days

2. Field deployment logistical needs, including purchases of consumables such 

as, but not limited to, International shipment of PTRMS instrument, shipment of 

NATIVE trailer, compressed gases, site preparation for ground instrumentation 

and other purchases pertaining to the field campaign. 

3. Provide shipping support for instrument(s) in support of DISCOVER-AQ 

Summer 2014 deployment.

MOD 2: The purpose of this modification is to (1) provide travel 

support for additional participants beyond those cited in MOD 1 

Section 2.0.B.1 during the DISCOVER-AQ field mission scheduled for 

13 July 2014 through 13 August 2014. (2) Provide support for the 

additional logistical deployment needs that have emerged at various 

field mission sites.
The contractor shall:

1. Add the following requirement for Section 2.0.B.1 above:

e. 16 additional people for deployment -30 days.

2. Modify the requirements contained in Section 2.0.B.2 to 

include providing night time site security at designated 

locations and arranging for the installation of electrical panels 

to support additional ground instruments.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is March 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is March 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015

The final expense reports should be able to be completed within 30 days after the completion of 

each event. The NASA TM will provide a separate spreadsheet which will provide a list of 

expected participants and locations from which they will travel for purposes of cost estimation. 

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver bi-weekly updates (due each Friday) after the event providing a 

detailed account of expenses incurred by and reimbursed to participants. The contractor shall 

deliver through a report expenditures related to the purchase of the consumables to the TM 

within 2 weeks following the order date (to include items purchased and shipping information).

The contractor shall deliver to the TM a detailed accounting for each project’s expenses 

(DISCOVER-AQ, TCP) in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and 

the contractor.

Changes to reporting requirements shall be coordinated with and approved by the TM and 

schedule and format will be agreed upon between the NASA TM and the contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

1. A block of about 30 (DISCOVER-AQ) or 15 (TCP) rooms at or below government per 

diem rate shall be negotiated with a local hotel near the venue for the science team and 
workshop events. For DISCOVER-AQ integration and deployment, a block of rooms in 

the Houston, TX area will be negotiated by a NASA civil servant as determined by the NASA 

TM who will work in coordination with the contractor. 

Mod 1: The additional information for deployment is below:

2. A block of about 40 DISCOVER-AQ rooms at or below 

government per diem rate shall be negotiated with a local hotel near 

the venue for the science team. For the science team meeting the 

room block will be in Hampton, VA. For DISCOVER-AQ deployment, 

a block of rooms in Louisville, CO area will be negotiated by a NASA 

civil servant as determined by the NASA TM who will work in 

coordination with the contractor.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-087_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Lidar Field and Laboratory Research Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: russell.deyoung

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Russell.J.Deyoung@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

a) An experiment is underway to address the potential of measuring the quantity of 

dissolved oxygen in seawater as an indication of the biological health of ocean and 

bay seawater for marine organisms. This measurement uses a Raman lidar in the lab 

(NASA LaRC B1250) for future aircraft deployment. The experiment is being 

conducted in Building 1250 lab 124D with a 355-nm pulsed Nd:YAG laser beaming 

into a tube filled with water which emits backscattered light at Raman wavelengths that 

corespond to nitrogen, oxygen and water vapor. From this backscatter signal the 

concentrations of dissolved oxygen and nitrogen can be determined. The contractor 

shall support this experiment by providing student researcher services as needed 

to operate the lidar system and take data.

b) The contractor shall provide support for the Langley Mobile Ozone Lidar System. Support 

includes development and documentation of operational procedures for the detector/receiver 

system, the setup and operation of the system, and documentation of measurements. The 

lidar will be involved in a field mission in September 2013 and support for this mission is 

required.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add the following Subtask to 2.0 

above:

c) The contractor shall support the Langley Ozone Profiling Lidar instrument 

research site on NASA LaRC and Coherent Applications, Inc., Hampton, 

VA. The contractor shall operate, calibrate, gather ozone and aerosol data, and 

perform ozone data analysis for this lidar system. The contractor shall perform 
ozonesonde validation activities for both local and field measurements. The 

contractor shall perform data retrieval, data analysts and validation, data 

archival, data comparisons, and publication of results.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task in order to include a future field 

campaign in Section 2.0.b above:

b) i. The September 2013 field campaign was cancelled and 

rescheduled for July 2014.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): N/A

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is 02/01/2013 through 1/31/2014. 

Mod 1: The new period of performance is 02/01/2013 through 1/31/2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver a progress report bi-monthly outlining the experimental progress in Microsoft 

Word document and delivered electronically via email to the NASA TM.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

A college or graduate student is requested to perform this task. The student must

be Langley laser certified and have knowledge of the operation of the Continuum

9050 laser system. Also knowledge of oxygen dissolved in water is helpful.

No travel is required for this task.

7.0 Data Rights
In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-090_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Lidar Opto-Mechanical Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: chris.hostetler

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Chris.A.Hostetler@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 This task supports NASA Langley Research Center's (LaRC) airborne High Spectral Resolution 

Lidar (HSRL) remote sensing program. Specific support includes mechanical, opto-mechanical, thermal, 

and electro-optical systems design and development. The contractor shall develop optical, mechanical, 

and electrical designs and components for the HSRL instruments of which there are currently two, 

HSRL-1 and HSRL-2. Components designed and delivered under this task include, but are not limited to 

the following categories of work: components required for maintenance of the HSRL instruments, 

components required for upgrade of the HSRL instruments, fixtures and instrument components 

required to mount the HSRL instruments on aircraft, and ground support equipment for the deployment, 

operation, alignment, and maintenance of the HSRL instruments. The contractor shall also conduct 

and document structural and thermal analyses required by the HSRL program.

a. Note that although Section 5.0 outlines specific hardware deliverables 

under this task, the nature of this research makes it likely that some additional 

elements may be required. While as yet unknown, these additional items shall 

be of the same types of work as those outlined in this task order.

2.2 The contractor shall provide the technical staff and work processes to 

accomplish the requirements specified in the Task Order. Responsiveness shall be an 

important metric for task performance. The contractor shall keep the government 

informed of all activities, such as work successes, problems, and potential problems, 

as soon as they are known. The format of technical progress reports (see 6.0, 

Deliverables) shall be established with the TM to provide maximum value. These 

reports shall be used to confirm priorities and adherence to schedule constraints. 
Metrics for delivery schedules shall be established and evolved through the planning 

mechanism of the technical progress reports. 

2.3 Description of Work:

Item 1:

I. The contractor shall design and implement an opto-mechanical enclosure for the 

LaRC pressure-tuned interferometer. This enclosure shall replace the current 

enclosure for the piezo-tuned interferometer in the HSRL-2 instrument. The 

enclosure and related subsystems shall meet the following requirements:

Subtask 1. Enclosure shall mechanically and optically interface to the HSRL-2 

instrument identically to the existing enclosure

Subtask 2. Enclosure shall implement an internal optical design identical to that of the 

existing enclosure

a. Carry the same options for the outputs, built to the identical 

design: PBS cubes for p-pol locking or “holey” mirrors for spol locking 
Subtask 3. Enclosure shall interface to the detector modules in a 

fashion identical to the existing enclosure

Subtask 4. Enclosure shall incorporate a new scheme for mounting the interferometer that:

a. Insulates the interferometer to reduce thermal gradients as 

much as practical

b. Registers the interferometer mechanically inducing as little degradation in optical 

performance as practical (i.e., eliminating pressure-induced birefringence to the 

greatest degree practical)

Subtask 5. Enclosure shall incorporate mechanisms and electronics for pressure tuning the 

interferometer

II. The contractor shall procure optics to populate the interferometer enclosure and bulk materials for 

the interferometer as required by the TM.
III. The contractor shall procure mechanical and electrical parts and subsystems as required by 

the TM to support the development of the interferometer enclosure and subsystems.

The contractor shall travel to Langley and to the interferometer vendor’s location for occasional 

face-to-face design and review meetings as determined by the TM (3 trips total).

Item 2:

The contractor shall deliver the cooling line connectors : Qty = 16 of the female quick-disconnect cooling 

line connectors and qty=16 of the male quick-disconnect cooling line connectors.

Item 3:
The government design of the Environmental Enclosure Box or EE Box for HSRL 2 was 

modified from the original design and requires new hardware to make the Environmental 

Enclosure compatible with the cooling lines on the ER2 aircraft and to reduce risk for 

integration and deintegration of the HSRL instrument. The associated hardware to be designed, 

fabricated and delivered is:

Subtask 1. Fabricate new bulkhead adapters located at the rear bulkhead of the ER2 

flight chiller rear bulkhead. The exterior end of the new adapters shall have female 

straight threads which shall mate with the male straight threads of Parker fitting 6 

AOEX6-SS. This interface shall also contain a sealing gasket that shall be specified and 

procured by the contractor. The interior end of the new adapters shall remain unchanged 

from the present design. Qty = 4 adapters are required to cover two chillers (flight chiller 

plus spare chiller) with two adapters per chiller.
Subtask 2. Fabricate a new EEbox Coolanol connector panel (of the same shape and 

form factor as the previous EEbox Coolanol ®connector panel) which shall contains 

female straight threads (four locations) that shall mate with the male straight threads of 

Stratoflex 25406-06A-N11 and Stratoflex 5106-06A-N11. This interface shall also 

contain a sealing gasket that shall be specified and procured by the contractor.

Subtask 3. Fabricate a connector panel for the NASA Langley Research Center Thermal 

Vacuum chamber that contains female straight threads that shall mate with the male 

straight threads of Stratoflex 25406-06A-N11 and Stratoflex 5106-06A-N11. This 

interface shall also contain a sealing gasket that shall be specified and procured by the 

contractor. The size of the panel and mounting holes shall be specified by the NASA TM 

upon award of the Modification, but shall be similar to the panel in Task #1.

Subtask 4. Update the HSRL2 ProE Computer Aided Design (CAD) model 

and deliver an EASM file showing the EEbox, equipment rack, chiller, updated 

chiller bulkhead adapters, coolant connectors, new coolant connector panel, 

and coolant lines.
Subtask 5. Fabricate qty = 20 slightly-tight-fitting delrin caps for the quick-disconnect 

end of 25406-06A-N11, and qty = 20 slightly-tight-fitting delrin caps for the quickdisconnect end of 5106-06A-N11.

Subtask 6. Fabricate qty = 8 spare (blank) standard electrical connector panels for the 

EEbox.
Subtask 7. Modify the existing blank EEbox electrical connector panels to allow 

mounting of HSRL2 electrical connectors. This encompasses 17 connector holes in a 

total of 5 connector panels. Connector dimensions shall be specified and provided by the 

NASA TM.

Item 4:

The contractor shall design and fabricate hardware to enable the integration of 

HSRL1 Generation-2 pulsed laser onto the HSRL1 lidar instrument. A 3-D Pro-E 

Computer Aided Design (CAD) model of the pulsed laser shall be delivered to the 

NASA TM at a designated time agreed upon between the contractor and the NASA 
TM. The hardware to be designed and fabricated and delivered by the contractor 

shall consist of:

Subtask 1. A baseplate that shall adapt the new pulsed laser to the existing HSRL1 

telescope structure. The baseplate shall be designed to mount to the existing HSRL1 

telescope structure, and shall also be designed with mounting holes that match the 

mounting holes on the new pulsed laser.

Subtask 2. A new HSRL1 Transmit Optics Housing that is functionally the same as the existing 

HSRL1 Transmit Optics Housing. The shape and size of the new housing shall be determined by 

the contractor and agreed upon with the NASA TM, but it must retain all of the optical and 

electrical functionality as the previous housing:

a. Beam steering

b. Polarization cleanup

c. Polarization co-alignment of 532 nm and 1064 nm beams

d. Motorized rotation stage with waveplate for beam attenuation

e. Motorized rotation stage with waveplate for calibration

f. Optical pickoff for laser spectral purity measurement

g. Optical pickoff for laser energy measurement

h. Optical pickoff for diagnostics (new requirement)
i. Wedged output window that serves to provide a method for coalignment of 

the pointing angle of the 532 nm and 1064 nm collinear output beams.

j. The output beam of the of new Transmit Optics Housing shall have the 

same nominal transverse position and angular position as the existing 

HSRL1 system.

k. Extra space, mounting holes, and mounting hardware in the housing to 

allow for upgrading the lidar transmitter to include a 355 nm beam.

Subtask 3. Closeout tubes that include mounts for any relay optics or 

mirrors that might be necessary for transporting the pulsed laser output 

beam to the new Transmit Optics Housing, as determined by the NASA 

TM.

Item 5:

The contractor shall deliver Opto-mechanical assemblies: Short and urgent minor machining; including 

repairs, fixes, and corrections to hardware as discovered during instrument integration activities at 

NASA. These activities are performed on an as-needed basis as determined by the TM and will be 

communicated directly to the Contractor by the TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add Item 6 to Section 2.3 above to provide 

requirements needed in order to upgrade the HSRL-1 Lidar System:
Item 6:

The contractor shall provide the opto-mechanical work needed to upgrade the HSRL-1 lidar 

system, as specified below:

Subtask 1. Design and fabricate a mechanical mount that would allow the HSRL1 lidar system to be mounted at its current (nominal) angle and also forward 

pointed 10-15 degrees (final angle in this range TBD) relative to sea-land surface 

during normal level flight on B200 and UC12 aircraft. It would need to be 

changeable from nominal (current angle) to forward tilt in-between flights. Design 

will meet airworthy and safety requirements and this task includes obtaining these 

approvals. Vignetting of optical beam will be minimized and should not exceed 

30% for off-angle position. This effort will also support integration of the new 

mounting system onto the aircraft.
Subtask 2. Design and fabricate a Spectral Purity Housing (SPH) based on the 

prior HSRL2 design, to allow a 0.75” x 2” iodine cell to mount inside, with an 

interface to a 50 micron input fiber (with FC connector) and output coupling 

compatible with standard HSRL-1 PMT housings. In addition to the SPH, an 

additional fiber-coupled assembly would be designed and fabricated that has the 

space for an iodine cell removed. Both assemblies will have sufficient space to 

allow up to three 2 mm thick ND filters before the detector. Both assemblies will 

have X-Y-Z fiber adjustment to allow for ideal alignment of the beam onto the 

detector. This work will include the fabrication of six HSRL-1 standard PMT 

housings, 2 for the assemblies described above and 4 spares.

Subtask 3. Conduct a preliminary evaluation of the use of large diameter (30 mm clear 

aperture) Pockel cells in the HSRL-1 receiver path in order to enable pulse suppression of 

sea surface spike. NASA is conducting a lab-based study on two types of Pockels 

cells. Pockel cell mechanical information (size and shape) will be provided to 

contractor. Contractor will evaluate the feasibility of utilizing these components into the 

existing HSRL-1 system and provide concept drawings on the placement of these 

components in relation to surrounding structures and components.

Subtask 4. Fabrication and delivery of an optical quality window that is a 

match to existing HSRL windows currently in use on B200 aircraft.
Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add Item 7 to Section 2.3 above to 

provide additional requirements needed in order to upgrade the HSRL-1 Lidar 

System:

Item 7:

The contractor shall provide the opto-mechanical work needed to upgrade the 

HSRL-1 lidar system for use with NASA purchased Pockels cells and related 

components. The contractor shall design and fabricate a new housing system, 

compatible with the existing HSRL-1 system, to elongate the “collimated” path 

located after the field stop and before the 1 mm fiber optic input, to provide 

adequate space for 2 Pockels cells on the 532 nm Parallel and Perpendicular 

channels, 2 beam splitter cubes, and 2 waveplates. Design shall meet airworthy 

and safety requirements routinely applied to these types of assemblies.

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to add Items 8, 9, 10 to 

Section 2.3 above to provide additional requirements needed in 

order to upgrade the HSRL Lidar Systems:

Item 8: The contractor shall provide one replica each, of the two 

different Spectral Purity Housings (SPH) described in Item 6, 

Subtask 2. 

Item 9: The contractor shall provide one modified HSRL-1 Beam 

Expander unit consisting of qty=1 each of: 1) Main BE Body, Part# 

13004-4017-001. 2) Modified BE End Cap (that is 0.2” longer than the 

original end cap, 08006-4258-000).

Item 10: The contractor shall fabricate a replacement bellows 

adapter plate, with the same dimensions as the previous bellows 

adapter plate 12020-4013-001, except the two 1/16” NPT threaded 

ports shall be changed to an SAE gasketed O-ring straight threaded 

port for use with Swagelok part number SS-100-1-OR (5/16-24 

thread).

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: NA
4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add Item 6 to Section 4.0 above to provide specific 

delivery dates:

Item 6:

Subtask 1: Deliverables shall be provided to NASA Langley before January 31, 

2014. 

Subtask 2: Deliverables shall be provided to NASA Langley before December 31, 2013, with best 

effort for delivery before end of November 2013.

Subtask 3: Deliverable shall be provided to NASA Langley before November 1, 2013.

Subtask 4: Deliverable shall be provided to NASA Langley before February 31, 

2014.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add Item 7 to Section 4.0 above to provide specific 

delivery dates:

Item 7:

Deliverables shall be provided to NASA Langley before February 8, 2014. 
Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to add Items 8, 9, 10 to 

Section 4.0 above to provide a specific delivery date:

Item 8, 9, 10: Items to be delivered on by September 30, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide quarterly progress reports in Microsoft word of the task status of 

accomplishments delivered to the NASA TM by email. The status of ongoing tasks, results, and 

issues shall be reported to the TM through weekly oral status meetings. Contractor shall 

provide following services and deliverables at negotiated dates:

Item 1:

The contractor shall deliver the interferometer housing, optics, pressurization hardware, and 

any fixtures/fastners required for installation of these components into the HSRL-2 

instrument.

The contractor shall deliver the design documentation, including subsystem solid model, edrawing models, and specific subsystem drawings.

Item 2:

The contractor shall deliver the cooling line connectors : Qty = 16 of the female quickdisconnect cooling line connectors and qty=16 of the male quick-disconnect cooling line 

connectors.

Item 3:

The contractor shall deliver the following components and subsystem solid models, e-drawing 

models, and specific subsystem drawings of those components.

Subtask 1: New bulkhead adapters located at the rear bulkhead of the ER2 flight chiller rear 

bulkhead. The exterior end of the new adapters shall have female straight threads which will 

mate with the male straight threads of Parker fitting 6 AOEX6-SS. This interface shall also 

contain a sealing gasket that shall be specified and procured by the contractor. The interior 

end of the new adapters will remain unchanged from the present design. Qty = 4 adapters are 

required to cover two chillers (flight chiller plus spare chiller) with two adapters per chiller.

Subtask 2: New EEbox Coolanol connector panel (of the same shape and form factor as the 

previous EEbox Coolanol ®connector panel) which shall contains female straight threads (four 

locations) that will mate with the male straight threads of Stratoflex 25406-06A-N11 and 
Stratoflex 5106-06A-N11. This interface shall also contain a sealing gasket that shall be 

specified and procured by the contractor.

Subtask 3: Connector panel for the NASA Langley Research Center Thermal Vacuum chamber 

that contains female straight threads that shall mate with the male straight threads of 

Stratoflex 25406-06A-N11 and Stratoflex 5106-06A-N11. This interface shall also contain a 

sealing gasket that shall be specified and procured by the contractor. The size of the panel and 

mounting holes shall be specified by the NASA TM upon award of the Modification, but shall 

be similar to the panel in Task #1.

Subtask 4: Update the HSRL2 ProE Computer Aided Design (CAD) model and deliver an EASM 

file showing the EEbox, equipment rack, chiller, updated chiller bulkhead adapters, coolant 

connectors, new coolant connector panel, and coolant lines.

Subtask 5: Quantity = 20 slightly-tight-fitting delrin caps for the quick-disconnect end of 

25406-06A-N11, and qty = 20 slightly-tight-fitting delrin caps for the quick-disconnect end of 

5106-06A-N11.

Subtask 6: Quantity= 8 spare (blank) standard electrical connector panels for the EEbox.

Subtask 7: Modified EEbox electrical connector panels to allow mounting of HSRL2 electrical 

connectors. This encompasses 17 connector holes in a total of 5 connector panels. Connector 

dimensions shall be specified and provided by the NASA TM.

Item 4:

The contractor shall deliver the components to enable the integration of HSRL-1 Generation-2 

pulsed laser onto the HSRL1 lidar instrument:

1- A baseplate that will adapt the new pulsed laser to the existing HSRL1 telescope 

structure. 

2- A new HSRL1 Transmit Optics Housing that is functionally the same as the existing 

HSRL1 Transmit Optics Housing. 

3- Closeout tubes that include mounts for any relay optics or mirrors that might be 

necessary for transporting the pulsed laser output beam to the new Transmit Optics 

Housing, as determined by the NASA TM.

4- Subsystem solid models, e-drawing models, and specific subsystem drawings of the 

components in subitems 1, 2, and 3.

5 - Structural analysis report for HSRL-1 with the new pulsed laser and supporting 

hardware.
6- Completed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) form 8110 with Designated 

Engineering Representative (DER) signature for mounting the HSRL-1 instrument in the 

LaRC B200 and UC-12 aircraft.

Item 5:

The contractor shall deliver Opto-mechanical assemblies: Short and urgent minor 

machining; including repairs, fixes, and corrections to hardware as discovered during 

instrument integration activities at NASA. These activities are performed on an asneeded basis as determined by the TM and will be communicated directly to the 

Contractor by the TM. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add the deliverables for 

Item 6 to Section 5.0 above:

Item 6:

The contractor shall deliver the following:

Subtask 1: 1) Opto-mechanical mounting system, 2) engineering 

model and assembly drawing files.

Subtask 2: 1) One fiber-coupled Spectral Purity housing with 

room for iodine cell, 2) One fiber-coupled assembly without space 

for iodine cell, 3) six HSRL-1 PMT housing assemblies, 4) 

engineering model and assembly drawing files.

Subtask 3: 1) Concept drawings from initial evaluation.
Subtask 4: 1) Window per specifications:

1) Optical Window #1 (17” diameter x 1.25” thick Corning 7980 OF Grade Fused 

Silica).

a) The window shall be fabricated as per MIL-W-1366F Group M with dimension 

given in attached drawing.

b) Material: Corning Fused Silica #7980, Grade 0F

c) Flat surfaces, R = Infinity

i. Transmitted Wavefront Error: < 2 waves P-V at 633 nm

A.Alternate Spec: 1/4 wave P-V over 6” aperture at 633 nm, six 

interferograms minimum.

ii. Scratch/Dig: 60/40 tested IAW MIL-0-13830A.

iii. Clear Aperture: within 0.25 inches from all outer edges.

iv. Wedge: 1 arcmin or less.

d) Coating: No optical coatings.

e) Optic must not be damage when exposed to a survival temperature of +70C to -

70C.

f) Fine grind all non-optical surfaces with a maximum abrasive size of 16 microns.

g) The window shall be fabricated as per MIL-W-1366F Group M with dimension 

given in attached drawing.

h) Tolerance: Physical dimensions +/- 0.02, Thickness +/- 0.02 inches

i) Record and provide the following inspection data and documentation on delivery:

i. Dimensional inspection.

ii. Transmitted interferogram of clear aperture or photo of test 

plate fringes if alternate specification is used.

iii. Certificate of conformance specifically referencing compliance 

with reference military specifications.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add deliverables for Item 7 to Section 5.0 above:
Item 7:

1) Housing system and related assemblies required to enable use of Pockels 

cells and related components.

2) Engineering model and assembly drawings.

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to add Items 8, 9, 10 to 

Section 5.0 above. 

Item 8: The contractor shall provide one replica each, of the two 

different Spectral Purity Housings (SPH) described in Item 6, 

Subtask 2. 

Item 9: The contractor shall provide one modified HSRL-1 Beam 

Expander unit consisting of qty=1 each of: 1) Main BE Body, Part# 

13004-4017-001. 2) Modified BE End Cap (that is 0.2” longer than the 

original end cap, 08006-4258-000).

Item 10: The contractor shall fabricate a replacement bellows 

adapter plate, with the same dimensions as the previous bellows 

adapter plate 12020-4013-001, except the two 1/16” NPT threaded 

ports shall be changed to an SAE gasketed O-ring straight threaded

port for use with Swagelok part number SS-100-1-OR (5/16-24 

thread).

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel is required to support this task including,

Travel to DFRC to support installation of the HSRL-2 instrument onto the ER-2 aircraft

Trip to LaRC to support design reviews as needed (estimate 2)
Trips to LaRC and to the interferometer vendor’s location for occasional face-to-face design and review 

meetings as determined by the TM: 3 trips total.

Any additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel 

requirements shall be provided to the contractor by the NASA TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-091_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Multi-Instrument Inter-Calibration (MIIC) Framework

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: jon.currey

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Jon.C.Currey@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Background:

The goal of the Multi-Instrument Inter-Calibration (MIIC) Framework proposal is to 

demonstrate an extendable distributed processing framework that allows instrument teams to 

perform significantly more processing at remote data centers versus transmitting large volumes 

of data to local science data systems for processing. Many current and future NASA science 

data products require merging data from multiple instruments on multiple spacecraft. 

Integrating networking software into the science data production environment will provide 

better use of computer resources and expedite production of collaborative merged data 

products.

The contractor shall support the project entitled “Multi-Instrument Inter-Calibration (MIIC) 

Framework” funded by ROSES-2011, Program Element A.37, Advancing Collaborative 

Connections for Earth Science (ACCESS), in two areas: 1) develop distributed processing 

framework based on OPeNDAP to perform inter-calibration of multiple instruments, and 2) 

integrate science algorithms into the MIIC Framework to demonstrate 

MODIS/SCIAMACHY/GEO inter-calibration. 

2.1 Technical Support

A. The contractor shall work with OPeNDAP, the TM, and proposal Co-Investigators, to 

develop the MIIC Framework Architectural Design and Implementation.

B. The contractor shall analyze heritage MODIS/SCIAMACHY/GEO code and map these 

algorithms into MIIC Framework client and server modules. MIIC Framework software 
modules are to include Event Prediction (client), IC Plan Generation (client), IC Plan Parsing 

and Execution (server), Server-side operations including spatial and spectral convolution, 

Results Aggregation (server), and Calibration Processing (client). Server side modules shall be 

developed in C++ and integrated into the OPeNDAP Hyrax Server. Client side modules may 

be implemented in Java or C++ depending on the user interface. OPeNDAP handlers need to 

be extended to support MODIS, GOES, and SCIAMACHY data. 

C. The contractor shall maintain all software in a Subversion repository and perform 

appropriate unit testing and develop software using the Eclipse SDE.

D. The contractor shall support deployment testing and document MIIC Framework 

performance and document MIIC Framework lessons learned and architecture in peer reviewed 

literature and an ESDSWG white paper.

E. The contractor shall be required for specialized Java/C++ distributed programming support.

2.2 Performance Standards

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on meeting the milestones contained as 

agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add a requirement for the 

contractor to complete the MIIC client integration with the Spring Framework to 

Section 2.1 above, in order to ensure accuracy of the final product:

F. The contractor shall complete the MIIC client integration with the Spring 

Framework. The contractor shall develop all histogram server-side functions (1D and 

2D). The contractor shall perform and document Low Earth Orbin (LEO)-Geostationary 

Orbit (GEO) and LEO-LEO one month testing on the ASDC dataserver2.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance 

for the entire task through July 31, 2014, to provide continuing distributed 

processing support that allows instrument teams to perform significantly more 

processing at remote data centers.
Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to (1) 

include new work using OpenDap and the MIIC 

framework to benefit CERES, and (2) extend the period of 

performance for the entire task.

G. PHASE 1: The contractor shall perform the following 

duties to benefit CERES:

1. Checkout, build, and test CERES ordering tool 

code on local workstation

2. Update software development environment to 

work with Eclipse

3. Document requirements of Phase 1 and 

architectural concept

4. Deploy software within the ASDC WebRA 

system

5. Use case #1 – Integrate OPeNDAP backend 

with CERES Ordering Tool visualization 

frontend – demo using EBAF (CERES Energy 

Balanced and Filled) data products

6. Integrate: use case #1 into Spring Framework –

document benefits over current approach

7. Compare generalized parameter selection 

using the THREDDS handler and OPeNDAP 

DDS/DAS structures versus current approach 

using database

8. Evaluate current use of databases; determine if 

upgrade to ORM software (Hibernate) is 

warranted or if any databases can be 

eliminated (eg., ASDC db)
3.0 Special Requirements

None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance is 02/01/2013 through 01/31/2014.

Mod 2: The new period of performance is 2/1/2013 through 7/31/2014.

Mod 3: The new period of performance is 2/1/2013 

through 8/31/2014

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

A. The MIIC Framework software shall be delivered to the NASA TM in a public releasable 

format; i.e., code needs to be reviewed and follow agreed upon software standards compatible 

with the OPeNDAP framework at an agreed upon schedule between the NASA TM and the 

contractor. 

Mod 1: The following deliverable is required:

B. The contractor shall electronically provide draft versions of all required MIIC 

Framework documentation to the TM in a mutually-agreed-upon format.

Mod 3: The following deliverable is required:
C. The contractor shall electronically provide the Phase 1 Architectural 

Concept Description to the TM (in a mutually-agreed-upon format) by 

6/13/2014.

D. The contractor shall electronically provide the Summary of Phase 1 

results and recommendations to the TM (in a mutually-agreed-upon 

format) by 8/29/2014

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel may be required to attend Earth Science Data System Working Group meetings or 

conferences, both with a maximum duration of one week. Additional travel may be required. 

Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-092_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Mars Space Weather Environment

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: christopher.mertens

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Christopher.J.Mertens@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

I. The contractor shall perform galactic cosmic ray (GCR) radiation transport calculations 

using the Monte Carlo Geant4 code. The GCR transport calculations will be performed through 

the Mars atmosphere and surface environments. The purpose of the Geant4 calculations is to 

benchmark LaRC’s deterministic High Charge (Z) and Energy TRaNsport (HZETRN) code. As 

part of the Geant4/HZETRN benchmark comparisons, the contractor shall investigate the 

effects of different physics packages available in Geant4. The initial Geant4/HZETRN 

benchmark case study will be performed for Earth’s atmosphere where measurement data is 

available. The quantities to be compared are particle flux, total dose, dose by particle, total dose 

equivalent, and dose equivalent by particle. The NASA TM will provide the code to the 

contractor.

II. The contractor shall conduct Geant4 GCR transport simulations and compare the results 

with HZETRN. The quantities to be compared are listed above. The Geant4/HZETRN results 

will be compared for:

1. Earth atmospheric conditions corresponding to the BESS 2001 and CAPRICE 1994 and 

1998 balloon flight campaigns.

2. Mars atmosphere and surface environments.

III. For each Geant4/HZETRN benchmark comparison listed above, the contractor shall 

quantify the effects of the different physics packages available in Geant4 on these comparisons.
Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to (1) extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing galactic cosmic ray radiation transport calculations; and (2) 

add the following to Section 2.0, II, above:

1. a) The Geant4 simulations shall be compared to HZETRN and the 

balloon flight measurement data.

2. a) The TM will select at least one geographic location and date/time 

for which the Geant4 simulations shall be compared to HZETRN 

results. 

b) The Geant4 simulations shall also be compared with 

measurements from the MARS RAD instrument on the Curiosity Rover.

3.0 Special Requirements

n/a

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

The period of performance is February 1, 2013 – January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

1. The contractor shall deliver the following in an agreed-upon format and schedule between 

the NASA TM and the contractor:

a. the Geant4 ascii output files and corresponding plots showing the Geant4/HZETRN 

comparisons for the benchmark cases listed in the previous section.

2. The contractor shall deliver monthly progress reports documenting progress with the Geant4 

simulations. The contractor shall also provide status and progress updates at the bi-monthly 

Space Weather Group Meetings. The format and schedule for both deliverables shall be agreed 

upon between the NASA TM and the contractor. 

Mod 1: The following deliverable is added to Section 5.0 above:
1. b. the Geant4/RAD comparisons for the benchmark cases listed in 

the previous section.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The contractor shall present research progress at the American Geophysical Union 2012 Fall Meeting 

(5 days of travel). Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

Mod 1: The following travel requirements are added:

The contractor shall present research progress at the American 

Geophysical Union 2014 and 2015 Fall Meetings (5 days of travel, each 

meeting).

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-093_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: SAGE III Science

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: gloria.hernandez

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: gloria.hernandez@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

A. Chemistry & Dynamics Branch (E303) 

1. (i) The contractor shall provide SAGE III payload engineering to 

include, but is not limited to, SAGE III instrument testing, evaluation 

of flight software architecture and implementation trades, 

development of limb scattering requirements, development of SAGE 

III ISS concept of operations, and other mission systems engineering 

tasks. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver engineering test 

reports, trade studies, requirements documents, and other system 

engineering reports to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and 

format between the NASA TM and the contractor. Travel: Two 3 day 

trips to KSC for payload engineering planning.

2. The contractor shall perform the integration and testing, including 

scripting, of the SAGE III Instrument Assembly for subsystem 

environmental testing and preparation for system 

CDR. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver tested integration 

scripts and instrument test reports to the NASA TM in an agreed upon 

schedule and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

3. (i) The contractor shall develop plans for SAGE III ISS operational 

data processing to include algorithm porting and/or development for 
Level 0 – Level 3 data products, production processing, configuration 

management, and other elements necessary to produce SAGE III 

science products in accordance with project Level 1 

requirements. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver draft 

operations plans for Level 1 production processing, software 

configuration management, and other software management 

documents to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format 

between the NASA TM and the contractor.Travel: One 2 day trip to 

the 2013 Science Utilization Team meeting.

4. (i) The Contractor shall provide SAGE III CCD software engineering 

and CCD ground support equipment support including software 

development, testing, and production processing, and configuration 

management. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver embedded 

systems software for the instrument CCD and the CCD ground 

support equipment to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and 

format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

5. (i) The contractor shall provide support on engineering and systems 

programming for SAGE III flight systems and GSE, including, but not 

limited to, FORTH programming of the SAGE III CCD and CCD 

GSE. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver reviews and 

consulting reports on FORTH programming to the NASA TM in an 

agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

6. (i) The Contractor shall provide Scientific Programmers to perform 

data processing and data analysis on SAGE datasets using existing 

and new software routines. Activities shall include code porting, 

modification, enhancement, and new code development. The 

contractor shall perform research activities on satellite datasets and 

shall prepare related papers and briefings. Deliverables: The 

contractor shall deliver completed f90 software modules, analysis 

documents and reports to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule 

and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.Travel: One 2 
day trip/person to the 2013 Science Utilization Team meeting. Two 5 

day trips to Fall AGU in San Francisco.

7. (i) The Contractor shall perform activities to execute the SAGE III 

Education and Public Outreach Plan. Activities include development of 

website/public media content and public/key activity articles. Articles 

are for print, video, live broadcast, web sites, and internal and 

external presentations. Activities include technical writing, editing, 

and document preparation. Deliverables: EPO articles, plans, web 

content and other products specified by the NASA TM in an agreed 

upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor. Travel: Four 2 day trips to support EPO activities and 

exchange meetings. Travel: One 2 day trip to the 2013 Science 

Utilization Team meeting. One 5 day trip to Fall AGU in San 

Francisco.

8. (i) The contractor shall develop a post-launch data validation plan 

and perform verification activities as determined by the NASA TM and 

communicated to the contractor. Deliverables: The contractor shall 

deliver data validation plans, coordination documents, and post 

launch validation results and reports to the NASA TM in an agreed 

upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor. Travel: One 2 day trip to the 2013 Science Utilization 

Team meeting. One 5 day trip to Fall AGU in San Francisco. One 10 

day trip for EGU/SPARC meeting in Germany. One 14 day trip to 

Queensland, New Zealand.

9. (i) The contractor shall provide mission operations support to plan 

and implement the project mission operations systems. The mission 

operations activities shall include Mission Operations Review planning 

on-orbit commissioning planning, and operations team training 

planning. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver planning 

documents supporting on-orbit commissioning and team training to 

the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the 

NASA TM and the contractor. Travel: Two 3 day trips to KSC for 

payload engineering planning.
10. (i) The Contractor shall provide programming and system 

engineering for the SCF and SPOC data processing systems, and 

provide web site development for the SCF quality assurance and data 

dissemination sites. The contractor shall deliver Perl and Python 

scripts, other Level 1 and Level 2 software code, readers and 

plotters, and other software documentation to the NASA TM in an 

agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor. Travel: One 2 day trip to the 2013 Science Utilization 

Team meeting.

11. (i) The Contractor shall provide scientific programming for refinement 

of the existing SAGE III science segment processing code, including 

the L1 and L2 code, algorithm refinement and validation, 

development of readers and plotters, and development of 

documentation. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver software 

and supporting documentation.

12. (i) The contractor shall perform SAGE III instrument postrefurbishment testing, and system level testing when SAGE III has 

been integrated to the ExPRESS Pallet Adaptor. The contractor shall 

maintain SAGE III instrument test infrastructure including the spread 

system and the Test Occultation Instrument under the direction of 

the primary Payload Engineering Support Lead. The contractor shall 

develop test plans and test procedures and perform testing under the 

direction of the primary SAGE III Test Conductor. Deliverables: The 

contractor shall deliver engineering test reports, ground system 

maintenance recommendations and reports, test plans and test 

procedures, and other system engineering reports to the NASA TM in 

an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

13. The contractor shall provide Instrument Operator to perform and 

execute maintenance testing, post refurbishment testing, and system 

level testing when SAGE III has been integrated to the ExPRESS 

Pallet Adaptor. The contractor shall perform the development of test 

plans, test procedures, test scripts, and databases necessary to 
support integrated testing. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver 

test plans, test procedures, test scripts, and post-integration test 

reports to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format 

between the NASA TM and the contractor.

14. (i) The Contractor shall provide programming and development for 

the ground segment processing system and for the test occultation 

instrument. Deliverable: The contractor shall deliver copleted 

software modules, analysis documents and reports on programming 

activities on the ground segment system and the TOI to the NASA TM 

in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and 

the contractor.

15. The contractor shall review and identify applicable ground system 

requirements and interfaces for SAGE III. The contractor shall 

maintain the SAGE III requirements documents and database. The 

contractor shall perform the SAGE III verification activities including 

verification planning, verification requirement development, 

verification procedure development, verification assessment, and 

development of the SAGE III verification end-item data package. 

Travel shall include three 2-day trips to KSC. Deliverables: The 

contractor shall deliver completed requirements documents, interface 

documents, verification plans, procedures, and reports to the NASA 

TM in an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM 

and the contractor.

16. (i) The Contractor shall provide scientific programming for 

development of algorithms to retrieve stratospheric trace gas and 

aerosol profiles, e.g. the SAGE III science segment limb scatter 

processing code, including the L1 and L2 code, algorithm refinement 

and validation, development of readers and plotters, 

and development of documentation.Deliverables: The contractor 

shall deliver completed f90 software modules, algorithms, analysis 

documents and reports to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule 

and format between the NASA TM and the contractor. Travel: One 2 

day trip to the 2013 Science Utilization Team meeting. Travel: One 5 

day trip to Fall AGU in San Francisco.
17. The contractor shall provide mission operations/ground segment 

engineering support to plan and implement the project mission 

operations and ground segment systems. Deliverables: The 

contractor shall deliver completed studies and plans on the ground 

segment system to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and 

format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

18. (i) The contractor shall provide support to update to SAGE III 

Documentation and to update and execute 

software. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver completed code 

documentation and reports to the NASA TM in an agreed upon 

schedule and format between the NASA TM and the contractor.

B. Flight Software Systems Branch (D207)

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contractor shall provide programming for the SAGE III project flight 

software and ground support equipment in C/C++ and assembly 

language . The contractor shall provide programming for embedded 

systems in the flight hardware, ground test equipment, and 

instrument mockups. The contractor shall also provide programming 

for ground data processing equipment. The contractor shall develop 

documentation of the code design, functionality, and processing. All 

software shall be developed and maintained in a CMMI environment. 

Education requirement is BS degree or higher in Computer Science.

2. (i) The contractor shall be able to work independently and within an 

engineering team. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver 

completed flight and ground system software modules, analysis 

documents and reports on programming activities to the NASA TM in 

an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

3. The contractor shall perform software engineering to maintain the 

ISS simulator and associated ground support equipment that will be 

used for the SAGE III Instrument pallet development and 

testing. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver simulator systems 

software for the ISS simulator and ground system to the NASA TM in 

an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

4. The contractor shall provide support to updates to the SAGE III 

Documentation and to update and execute software. Deliverables: 

The contractor shall deliver completed code documentation and 
reports to the NASA TM in an agreed upon schedule and format 

between the NASA TM and the contractor.

5. The contractor shall support meetings and conferences as determined 

by the NASA TM.

Modification 1: The purpose of this modification is to provide additional contractor support 

required for this task under "B. Flight Software Systems Branch (D207)", Paragraphs 1 and 2" 

above. The additional support is needed based on an increase for flight software programming 

due to additional software development and testing requirements.

Modification 2: The purpose of this modification is to add additional contractor 

support required for a new ATAL proposal under Section 2.0 above:

C: ATAL Support

The contractor shall perform analysis and research support for the awarded 

proposal, "Nature, Origin and Climate impact of the Asian Tropopause Aerosol 

Layer (ATAL)". The support shall include:

1. The contractor shall use satellite data, primarily CALIPSO and SAGE II 

observations, to characterize the spatial and temporal properties of the Asian 

Tropopause Aerosol Layer (ATAL); 
2. The contractor shall use optical properties from CALIPSO to infer aerosol 

size and shape characteristics, and shall use SAGE II data to investigate longterm trends. 

3. The contractor shall attend monthly team meetings and participate in the 

preparation of manuscripts/presentations describing the results of these 

activities.

Deliverables due 1/31/2014 (unless otherwise specified below): The contractor 

shall deliver:

1. A compilation of satellite images and brightness temperatures from 

geostationary satellites over Asia for Summer 2008; 

2. An analysis of coincidences of CALIPSO measurements with deep 

convection for Summer 2008;

3. Monthly informal oral reports on progress (dates to be determined by TM)
4. Quarterly reports delivered electronically in Microsoft Office format to the TM 

due by the 5th of the month. 

Deliverables due 1/31/2015 (unless otherwise specified below): The contractor 

shall deliver:

1. A new aerosol/cloud classification of ATAL using CALIOP data; 

2. An analysis of available aircraft and balloon sonde measurements of ATAL 

between 2006 – 2013; 

3. A correlative study of ATAL formation with other satellite data e.g. TRMM, 

Aura-MLS, ACE-FTS, COSMIC-GPS temperatures; 
4. A compilation of satellite images and brightness temperatures from 

geostationary satellites over Asia for summers 2006 – 2013; 

5. Monthly informal oral reports on progress (dates to be determined by TM);

6. Quarterly reports delivered electronically in Microsoft Office format to the TM 

due by the 5th of the month.

Deliverables due 1/31/2016 (unless otherwise specified below): The contractor 

shall:

1. Compile CALIOP-SAGE II data for Asian summers for the lifetime of those 

instruments record for trends studies; 

2. Compile hourly satellite imagery/cloud top brightness temperature from 

geostationary satellite for summers 2006 – 2013; 
3. Provide monthly informal oral reports on progress (dates to be determined by 

TM);

4. Provide quarterly reports delivered electronically in Microsoft Office format to 

the TM due by the 5th of the month.

5. Provide a final project report to the TM, delivered electronically in Microsoft 

Office format.

Modification 3: The purpose of this modification is specify the following: (1) 

additional support required due to the SAGE III/ISS launch delay and furlough 

impact and, to align with the SAGE Project Plan as rescheduled (Sections 

2.A.3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,18); (2) update personnel requirements, including 

removal of departed contractor staff members (Sections 2.A.4,5,16 and 

2.B.2); (3) provide engineering support for extended thermal vacuum 

instrument testing (2.A.1); (4) provide additional support for extended STK 

modeling of ISS orbit data (Section 2.A.19) and (5) provide additional 

instrument characterization and test support (Section 2.A.20):

2.A. Chemistry & Dynamics Branch (E303) 

1. (ii)The contractor shall provide support for extended thermal vacuum 

testing. The contractor shall provide post-launch payload monitoring and 

operational programming support. Deliverables: Engineering studies, 

requirements, documentation due to the NASA TM in an agreed-upon format 

by 6/15/15. Post-launch reports and code due to the NASA TM in an agreedupon format by 1/31/16.
3. (ii)The contractor shall deliver software planning documents for transition to 

operations and post-launch processing. Travel: One 2-day trip to the 2014 

Science Utilization Team Meeting (location TBD). Deliverables: Documents 

due to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format by 6/15/2015.

4. (ii)The contractor shall provide launch ready CCD software incorporating 

instrument characterization-based modifications. The contractor shall provide 

post-launch embedded systems programming support for on-orbit operations. 

Deliverables: Pre-launch embedded systems software due to the NASA TM in 

an agreed-upon format by 6/15/15. Post-launch embedded systems software due 

to the NASA TM in an agreed-upon format 1/31/16.

5. (ii)The contractor shall provide launch ready FORTH code for the CCD 

controller incorporating modifications. The contractor shall provide postlaunch FORTH code programming support for on-orbit operations. 

Deliverables: Pre-launch code due in FORTH format to the NASA TM by 

6/15/15. Post-launch code due in FORTH format to the NASA TM by 1/31/16.

6. (ii)The contractor shall provide science software including post-launch 

calibrations and on-orbit characterizations for both transition to operations 

and mission continuation support. Travel: Two 2-day trips to the 2014 and 2015 

Science Utilization Team meetings (location TBD). Two 5-day trips to Fall 2014 

and 2015 AGU in San Francisco. Deliverables: Science processing code in f90 

and IDL format due to the NASA TM due 1/31/16.

7. (ii)Travel: Four 2-day trips to support EPO activities and exchange meetings 

(location TBD), one 2-day trip to the 2014 and 2015 Science Utilization Team 

meeting (location TBD), and one 5-day trip to Fall AGU in San Francisco. 

Deliverables: EPO deliverables due to the NASA TM in an agreed-upon format 

by 1/31/16.

8. (ii)Travel: One 2-day trip to the 2014 and 2015 Science Utilization Team 

meeting (location TBD). One 5-day trip to Fall AGU in San Francisco in 2014 

and 2015. Deliverables: Post-launch validation reports due to TM in an agreed 

upon format by 1/31/16.

9. (ii)The contractor shall provide mission operations planning to support postlaunch commissioning and the transition to operations. Travel: Two 3- day 

trips to KSC engineering planning. Deliverables: Pre-launch planning 

documentation due to the NASA TM in an agreed-upon format by 6/15/15. 
Post-launch documentation due to the NASA TM in an agreed-upon format by 

1/31/16.

10. (ii)The contractor shall provide programming and system engineering 

support of SCF and SPOC data systems for post-launch, transition to 

operations, and mission continuation support. Travel: Three 2-day trips to the 

2014 and 2015 Science Utilization Team meetings (location TBD). Deliverables: 

SCF and SPOC data systems code due to TM in an agreed upon format by 

1/31/16.

11. (ii)The contractor shall provide science software for post-launch algorithm 

refinement, product validations, and maintenance of readers and plotters. 

Travel: One 2-day trip to the 2014 and 2015 Science Utilization Team meeting 

(location TBD). Deliverables: Science code in f90 and IDL format due to the 

NASA TM by 1/31/16.

12. (ii)The contractor shall provide post-launch instrument performance data 

using modeled output from the test occultation instrument and spread 

system. Deliverables: Pre-launch instrument rest reports due to the TM in an 

agreed-upon format by 6/15/15. Post-launch performance verification reports 

due to the NASA TM in an agreed-upon format by 1/31/16.

14. (ii)The contractor shall provide pre-launch updated software for the SPOC 

processing systems and the test occultation instrument and provide system 

updates after transition to operations. Deliverables: Pre-launch software 

updates due to the TM in an agreed-upon format by 6/15/15. Post launch 

software updates due to the TM in an agreed-upon format by 1/31/16.

16. (ii)The contractor shall provide post-launch wavelength calibrations, 

verification studies, and algorithm refinements. Deliverables: Software modules 

for pre-launch due to the NASA TM in f90 and IDL format by 6/15/15. Post 

launch studies due to the NASA TM in an agreed-upon format by 1/31/16.

18. (ii)The contractor shall provide documentation support and test support for 

pre-launch activities. Deliverables: Test cases and documentation due to the 

NASA TM in an agreed-upon format by 6/15/15.

19. The contractor shall provide orbit and event propagation support for 

mission and payload operations using the STK toolkit. Deliverables: The 

contractor shall deliver data files containing GPS vectors, ephemeris data, and 
occultation event schedules to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format by 

1/31/2016.

20. The contractor shall perform event characterizations using full functional 

test data, radiance test data, and sunlook/moonlook test data to include 

establishment of dark current, radiometric analysis, photon conversion 

efficiency, and spectral resolution. Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver 

pre-launch test reports, analysis, and characterization data schedules to the 

NASA TM in an agreed upon format by 6/15/2015. Post-launch reports are due 

schedules to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format by 1/31/2016.

B. Flight Software Systems Branch (D207)

2. (ii) Deliverables: Flight software due to the NASA TM by 

6/15/2015. Ground support equipment software updates due 

1/31/2016.

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3.0 Special Requirements

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014.

Milestones are defined by assigned deliverables as established by the TM and agreed to by the 

contractor at monthly meetings.

Mod 2: The new Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 to January 

31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements
Deliverables are defined by task in section 2.0.

The contractor shall provide informal status reports to the Task Monitor (TM) to summarize the work 

completed and future plans, at an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel requirements for this task are outlined in section 2.0 and additional travel information will be 

provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-094_Mod7 CY2

Task Order Title: Proposal Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: kimberly.cannon

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Kimberly.a.cannon@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

This task is for Proposal Management support of upcoming proposal efforts (e.g., 

Earth Venture instrument, airborne, and missions, HOPE, Instrument Incubator 

Program, R&A, ASCENDS instrument AO, etc.).

The proposal teams will develop the concept and mission requirements, threshold and 

baseline mission concept, instrument concept, and a preliminary cost estimate for the 

mission.

The primary objectives that this task are:

1. Manage the proposal development effort to ensure successful team coordination 

and performance.

2. Plan proposal development tasks and milestones and provide progress updates for 

the plan.

3. Coordinate proposal development activities with NASA proposal team partners from 

industry and/or other NASA Centers.

4. Develop tools, techniques and templates to facilitate the proposal development process (e.g., 

proposal outline and compliance matrix, storyboard development, etc.) based on lessons 

learned from previous proposal efforts.

The contractor shall:

 Ensure the LaRC proposal process is followed.

 Support the development of capture plans, which focus on the steps necessary 

to transition from opportunity discovery to proposal development. Typical 

elements of a capture plan include opportunity description, customer analysis, 
competitive analysis, internal analysis of technology readiness level/cost/risk, 

win strategy development. Identify appropriate tasks/milestones and provide 

periodic updates on progress for the plans.

 Manage cross-functional proposal teams in creating proposal deliverables; 

ensures that appropriate resources are available to the proposal team; 

participates in researching, writing and editing of proposal. Provides team 

leadership, assisting the Proposal Manager in identifying work that needs to be 

accomplished, tracking the progress of this work, and assuring assigned tasks 

are completed in a timely manner.

 Facilitate formal review teams (Blue, Red, Gold) with senior and executive level 

managers.

 Serve as main POC for all internal and external team members.

 Analyze solicitation requirements and prepares proposal plans: outlines, tasks, 

schedules, and responsibilities.

 Work with PI and proposal team to develop and identify proposal win strategies, 

differentiators, and strengths. 

 Validate proposal compliance with RFP requirements.

 Ensure that the cost/price volume is consistent with the technical volume.

 Act as a resource in the business development process as needed, assisting all 

team members. 

 Provide project scheduling expertise, specifically developing the Mission Master 

Schedule and developing, tracking, and assessing the Proposal schedule.

 Provide marketing and effective communication consultation with the team 

members as the proposal is written.

 Provide risk management support, specifically the integration of identified 

technical and programmatic risks with cost and schedule management.

 Assist the Proposal Manager in developing effective and implementable risk 

mitigations and developing a reserve strategy to manage these risks.

 Assess cost and schedule realism of the proposal, identifying areas where 

reserves will be needed to mitigate risks.

 Assist the team in developing effective and persuasive sections, graphics, and 

presentations for the proposal

In addition to the usual MS Word and Excel skills, expertise in MS Project for schedule 

assessments and options is required. It is highly desired that the candidate have 

familiarity and experience with NASA and Langley Research Center, as the proposal 

team will have to work within many of the existing NASA systems.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add a Primary Objective above to include proposal 

support for 4 additional upcoming Earth Venture proposals: 
5. Assemble a proposal development team for 4 additional Earth Venture proposals focusing 

primarily on pre-solicitation planning, developing a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budget, 

coordinate feasibility studies (as needed), defining roles and responsibilities of team members, 

and an action tracking document.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add a Primary Objective above to include 

the formulation and post-submittal phase of the Earth Venture Proposals described in Mod 

1.

6. Consult with proposal teams to develop technical strategies and solutions, and 

translate technical details into proposal content. Verify business and technical solutions to 

fulfill customer requirements. Support the proposal team through the proposal 

development process: from kickoff; to section outlines; to initial drafts; and to finished 

proposal copy. Assist with all elements of the proposal offering: proposal outline and 

compliance matrix; storyboard development; team member responsibilities and customer 

interfaces; technical and management solutions; cost volume; and all other deliverables 

required by specific solicitations. 

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to change the TM from Rosemary Baize to Kimberly 

Cannon as of June 7, 2013.

Mod 4: The purpose of this modification is to add a Primary Objective above to include 

the Earth Venture-Instrument Chronos Proposal:
7. Develop compliant and persuasive proposals in alignment with Science Mission Directorate 

needs. Participate in the formulation and post-submittal phase of the Instrument 

proposal. Consult with proposal teams to develop technical strategies and solutions, and 

translate technical details into proposal content (focusing on content for investigation 

implementation, mission implementation, and project management sections). Verify business 

and technical solutions will fulfill customer requirements. Support the proposal team through 

the proposal development process: from kickoff; to section outlines; to initial drafts; and to 

finished proposal copy.

Mod 5: The purpose of this modification is to add a Primary Objective above to include the 

Atmospheric Carbon and Transport Study America (ACT-NA) proposal in response to Earth 

Venture Suborbital Instrument-2:

8. Support development of the Atmospheric Carbon and Transport Study America (ACT-NA) 

proposal in response to EVS-2. Specifically, lead development of the Appendices section of the 

proposal. Consult with proposal teams to develop technical strategies and solutions, and 

translate into proposal content that supports the investigation implementation, mission 

implementation, and project management sections and is responsive and compliant to the 

AO. Support the proposal team through the proposal development process to finished proposal 

copy. Analyze solicitation requirements and prepares proposal plans: outlines, tasks, 

schedules, and responsibilities. Validate proposal compliance with RFP requirements.

Mod 6 : The purpose of this modification is to add additional support to review and respond to 

the LaRC Red Team recommendations, as well as prepare proposals for final submission.

Mod 7: The purpose of this modification is to add Primary Objectives 

above to include Proposal Management Lead requirements and 

proposal training and team mentoring:

9. Support LaRC proposal development activities as the Proposal 

Management Lead. Work with LaRC Business Development Managers 

to understand strategic opportunities and plans for capturing those 
opportunities while staying consistent with Center strategy and 

planning. Participate in Proposal Team activities in an advisory role to 

develop compelling, compliant proposals and define proposal win 

strategies in achieving Center goals. Working closely with 

Directorates and Center Business Development Managers, assist in 

identifying and qualifying next generation of Proposal Managers and 

create Proposal Manager training and development plans. Gather and 

analyze lessons learned from proposal development activities in order 

to recommend and implement solutions. Liaison between Proposal 

Teams and OUMs to facilitate business development process and 

strategic planning for upcoming opportunities.

10. Provide assistance to LaRC's proposal teams 

in developing competitive process expertise, proposal planning, 

proposal format, knowledge sharing, including proposal organization, 

win strategy and theme development, storyboarding and compliance 

assessment. Depending upon the complexity and scope of the project, 

and the experience level of the proposal team, different levels of 

proposal support shall include, but are not limited to: training, 

guidance, facilitation, expert support, and mentoring for the 

development and management of the proposal, as set forth below:

The Contractor shall provide:

a. Proposal Training: The Contractor shall provide a training package 

(PowerPoint charts, training manual and other training tools) used to 

train and guide the proposal team through the entire proposal 

development process. Course content includes, but is not limited to 

the following topics:

1. Assessment of Customer Needs (provides team with an 

understanding of who the customer is and what's being solicited)

2. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis 

(provides a basic understanding of LaRC capabilities and how 

they overlap with the customer's needs in order to develop win 

themes for the proposal)

3. Identification of "Win Themes"
4. Proposal Layout/Outline

5. Identification of Proposal Section Responsibilities

6. Storyboarding

7. Ghosting (I.e., comparative technology assessment)

8. Proposal writing (I.e., formatting, strong topic sentences, concise 

graphics)

9. Technical, management and cost reviews

B. Post-Training Team Mentoring: The Contractor shall continue to 

provide mentoring support to the proposal team including planning, 

strategy development, theme development, section map development, 

focused just-in-time training, and ongoing one-on-one mentoring 

sessions with the team to support proposal management. The 

Contractor shall assist the proposal team in structuring, writing and 

reviewing the Government proposal in response to the AO. Possible 

proposals being developed may respond to the following AOs:

1. Discovery

2. New Frontiers

3. Earth Venture (EVM-2 and EVI-3)

4. Hands On Project Experience (HOPE-5)

5. Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES 

2014)

6. Advanced Component Technology (ACT)

7. Airborne Instrument Technology Transition (AITT)

8. Instrument Incubator Program (IIP)

9. Maturation of Instruments for Solar System Exploration (MISSE)

10. ARMD Seedling Fund

11. Technology Demonstration Missions

12. NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data : Yes: ITAR and SBU 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance of this task

October 1, 2012 through january 31, 2014.
Mod 5: The new overall period of performance for this task is October 

1, 2012 through January 31, 2016.

The period of performance end date for the Mod 5 work only is January 

31, 2014.

The period of performance end date for the Mod 7 work only is 

September 30, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

1. Proposal development plans and schedules, delivered to the NASA TM 

electronically via email in a Microsoft Word document quarterly.

2. Monthly reports of accomplishments, delivered to the NASA TM electronically via 

email in a Microsoft Word document. 

Mod 5: The contractor shall provide the following additional deliverables 

pertaining to Mod 5:

1. Monthly reports of accomplishments, delivered to the NASA TM electronically 

via email in a Microsoft Word document by the 5th of each month.

2. Announcement of Opportunity (AO) -compliant Appendices Section for ACTNA proposal as determined by proposal development schedule.

Mod 7:

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables pertaining to 

Mod 5:

1. Proposal development plans and schedules, delivered to the NASA 

TM electronically via email in a Microsoft Word document (due 

quarterly).
2. Proposal Management training plan delivered to the 

NASA TM electronically via email in a Microsoft Word document (due 

September 30, 2014)

3. Monthly reports of accomplishments, delivered to the NASA TM 

electronically via email in a Microsoft Word document (due by the 5th 

of each month).

4. Proposal Training Package, including copies of presentation 

material, delivered as requested by TM

5. Relevant books, tools and templates, as appropriate, delivered as 

requested by TM.

6. Monthly reports of accomplishments, delivered to the 

NASA TM electronically via e-mail in a Microsoft Word document (due 

by the 5th of each month)

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

no travel needed on this task.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 
assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-096_Mod2 CY4

Task Order Title: TEMPO Instrument Document Development

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: wendy.pennington

Organization: E6:Flight Projects Directorate

Email Address: wendy.f.pennington@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) is an 

instrument project under the Earth Venture Mission Series Programs of the 

Earth Science System Pathfinder Program Office. The contractor shall 

provide project management and system engineering support to the TEMPO 

Project to accommodate the TEMPO Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and 

the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) to Confirmation. The contractor shall 

assist in the development of key documentation, plans, and schedules for 

the implementation of the TEMPO Project, as set forth below. 

The contractor shall:

1. Perform analysis on the Ball contract schedule and integrate risks with 

schedule; 

2. Identify risk areas in implementation plans;

3. Identify risk mitigations for early implementation to avert future 

schedule slips and cost growth;

4. Prepare technical management reports that use Ball contract 

deliverable data metrics for inclusion into the monthly HQ reporting; 

5. Provide expert analysis of PDR related products.

6. Conduct review of TEMPO instrument development calibration and 

integration test work flow.

7. Provide analysis of the products provided in the review and 

recommendations to the sponsor designated by the TEMPO Project 
Manager, to include integrated technical schedule plans and staffing 

projections provided by the TEMPO Instrument Contractor prior to an 

Integrated Baseline Review.

Mod 1: The purpose of this mod is to add requirements to conduct a 

review of the instrument development calibration and testing plans, as 

specified below:

8. Conduct review and provide analysis of instrument development 

calibration and testing and verification plans.

9. Conduct review and perform consolidation of reviewer comments 

for characterization and calibration plan, and provide 

recommendations to the TEMPO Chief Engineer.

10. Conduct review of additional Data Requirements Descriptions 

(DDR) as required prior to the TEMPO project preliminary design 

review.

Mod 2: The purpose of this mod is to add requirements to review PDR 

documents for work to be completed by July 31, 2014, as specified 

below:

11. Review environmental test plan documents and provide comments.

12. Participate in PDR dry-run meetings during PDR Methodology 

presentations.

13. Assist with preparation, final PDR documents, and monitor PDR 

Methodology discussions.

3.0 Special Requirements

None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

The period of performance is March 21, 2014 through September 30, 2014.
Mod 1: The period of performance for Mod 1 only is June 20, 2014 

through July 25, 2014

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Below are the deliverables required for this task - all documentation shall be emailed electronically to 

the TM in Microsoft Office or compatible format:

1. Assist in completing all Required Documentation to pass through Key Decision Point-B (March 28, 

2014)

2. Report of recommended risk areas and mitigation steps for preparation of Integrated Baseline 

Review (March 28, 2014)

3. Recommended integrated Master Schedule updated incorporating risk mitigations (March 28, 2014)

4. Documentation of TEMPO risk posture with mitigation strategies (April 3, 2014)

5. List of TEMPO instrument development calibration and integration test work flow documents 

reviewed (April 8, 2014)

6. Report of TEMPO instrument development calibration and integration test work flow; the report shall 

include recommended implementation risks in the approach taken, risk areas recommended to mitigate 

(April 8, 2014)

7. List of questions specific to the documents provided (April 8, 2014)

8. Report any recommendations of mitigations to problem areas (April 18, 2014)

9. Monthly HQ's technical management reports using data metrics provided (by 10th of each month)

10. Analysis report of the PDR related products (May 15, 2014)

Mod 1: The following deliverables are required for this mod:

11. Report summary of documentation reviewed to include 

implementation risks seen and recommended mitigations (June 30, 

2014)

12. Initial List of recommendations for the next maturity level to the 

document (June 30, 2014)

13. Final List of recommendations for the next maturity level to the 

document (July 7, 2014)
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

All Government-furnished items will be made available to the contractor at the time of task award, 

unless otherwise specified.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-097_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: CATS Lidar Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: ali.omar

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Ali.h.omar@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The NASA Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS) is a lidar instrument currently being developed at 

NASA GSFC for deployment to the International Space Station (ISS) in summer 2014. The CATS lidar 

will provide range-resolved profile measurements of atmospheric aerosols and cloud distributions and 

properties. The primary objective of the CATS Lidar Support task is to use the CATS measurements to 

augment and extend the long-term data record established by CALIPSO.

a. The contractor shall enable the generation of CALIPSO-like Level 2 products using CATS Level 1 

data and the CALIPSO Level 2 algorithm set. 

b. The contractor shall provide analysis to evaluate the geolocation and calibration of CATS Level 1 

data and support the validation of the CATS CALIPSO-like data products. The data products shall be 

produced and archived at the LaRC Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) and shall use the 

CALIPSO Automated Processing System (CAPS) as the primary data ingest and processing facility.

c. The contractor shall modify existing CAPS software scripts and CALIPSO Level 2 program 

elements as required to create a processing subsystem that will ingest CATS Level 1 data and create a 

CALIPSO-like Level 2 data record.

d. The contractor shall perform analyses needed to assess the geolocation and calibration accuracies 

of the CATS Level 1 data products.

e. The contractor shall produce the CATS CALIPSO-like data products on a schedule that will not 

impact the standard/expedited CALIPSO data production schedule.

f. The contractor shall conduct validation analysis of CATS CALIPSO-like Level 2 data products.

g. The contractor shall participate in CATS science team and algorithm implementation meetings with 

the GSFC CATS team as determined by the TM.

h. The contractor shall provide a monthly status report and provide a schedule of planned activities.

Specific requirements include: 

i. In consultation with representatives from the CATS (GSFC) and CALIPSO (LaRC) teams, the 

contractor shall develop:

(a) a Software Requirements Document that fully specifies all top level requirements that the resulting 

CATS CALIPSO-like data production code must satisfy;
(b) a comprehensive Data Products Catalog for the CATS CALIPSO-like Level 2 data products; and

(c) a Software Development Schedule that ensures timely delivery of all software, data products and 

documentation specified in the software requirements document.

(d) The Software Requirements Document, the Data Products Catalog and the Software Development 

Schedule shall be submitted to the TM for review and approval. Delivery of these documents shall occur 

according to a schedule agreed upon by the contractor and the TM.

ii. Guided by the Software Requirements Document and the Data Products Catalog, the contractor 

shall create Software Design Documents that describe all aspects of the CATS-CALIPSO processing 

system. Formal design reviews shall be held for each document. Upon completion of the review 

process, all software design documents shall be submitted to the TM for review and approval.

iii. The contractor shall develop a phased and modular Software Test Plan that assures software 

quality and correctness at each stage of the development cycle. Upon completion, the Software Test 

Plan(s) shall be submitted to the TM for review and approval.

iv. The contractor shall develop and adhere to a Configuration Management Plan that implements 

the best practices of software engineering; the elements addressed by this plan shall include, but not be 

limited to, the use of bug tracking software (e.g., Bugzilla) and a version control system (e.g., 

Subversion). Upon completion, the Configuration Management Plan shall be submitted to the TM for 

review and approval.

v. The contractor shall develop a Data Production Plan for the CATS CALIPSO-like Level 2 data 

products and submit it for review and approval by the TM. The plan shall be submitted within a schedule 

agreed upon between the contractor and the TM,

vi. The contractor shall use the CATS CALIPSO-like data production software to produce CATS 

CALIPSO-like data products. These products shall be delivered to the LaRC ASDC according to 

schedules agreed upon by the contractor and the TM.

vii. The contractor shall create and deploy a web-based Data Users’ Guide. This users’ guide shall 

be updated prior to each public release of the CATS CALIPSO-like data products. The Data User’s 

Guide shall be submitted to the TM for review and approval prior to its public release.

viii. Prior to a public release of the CATS CALIPSO-like Level 2 data products, the contractor shall 

deliver to the TM all source code and supporting documentation for the CATS CALIPSO-like data 

production system.

ix. The contractor shall ensure that all required documents and software comply with all contract 

requirements, are delivered within schedules agreed upon between the contractor and the TM, and are 

archived at the ASDC.

x. A report evaluating accuracies of the CATS Level 1 geolocation and calibration shall be 

submitted to the TM for review and approval and delivered within a schedule agreed to by the contractor 

and TM.

xi. A report on the validation of the CATS CALIPSO-like Level 2 data products shall be submitted to 

the TM for review and approval and delivered within a schedule agreed to by the contractor and TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to change the TM from Kathleen Powell to Ali Omar 

as of June 25, 2013.

3.0 Special Requirements

1. Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: Yes

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is June 25, 2013 through January 31, 2016.
Schedules shall be agreed upon during monthly meetings held during the first week of each month with 

the TM.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

1. The contractor shall provide monthly reports (Microsoft Word document delivered to the 

TM via email) which include completed and projected accomplishments, significant issues, 

and metrics reflecting the contractor’s success in meeting the CATS performance standards 

described in Section 2.

2. The contractor shall prepare, deliver (via email in a Microsoft Word document) and 

maintain a document that lists requirements and schedule once it has been 

approved/accepted by the TM. The document shall be delivered within a month of the start 

of the performance period and reviewed on a monthly basis with the TM.

3. The contractor shall provide oral or written status reports as determined by the TM.

4. The contractor shall provide CATS software tools and supporting documentation for the 

analysis and display of CATS CALIPSO-like data as determined by the TM.

5. The contractor shall participate in the development of CATS publications and presentations 

for the CATS Science Team and other technical meetings as determined by the TM.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

None

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 
assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-098_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: CAPABLE and SAGE III Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: doreen.neil

Organization: E303:Chemistry & Dynamics Branch

Email Address: Doreen.O.Neil@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

I. Background Information: NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC), in

collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office 

of Research and Development, established and operates the Chemistry 

and Physics Atmospheric Boundary Layer Experiment (CAPABLE) 

research site location on NASA Langley Research. Efforts at the

CAPABLE research site are focused on linking science and

applications associated with geostationary and low earth orbit trace gas 

and aerosol measurements to assess the relationship between total

column measurements and surface air quality as measurement by

ambient monitors. This is accomplished though the collection of

routine and systematic measurements of key air quality related trace

gas and aerosol column densities (NO2, O3, SO2, HCHO, and AOD)

coincident with EPA Federal Reference or Equivalent Methods

(FRM/FEM) (NO2, O3 and SO2) to investigate linkages between

column (including LEO and GEO satellite) and surface air quality. 

The surface air quality measurements are collection via U.S. EPA 

research instruments in addition to ambient air quality measurements 

from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ), which 

operates a dedicated monitoring shelter at the CAPABLE site. The 

VADEQ monitor site is an official air quality monitoring site for the 

Hampton Roads Region with a suite of analyzers operated in accordance 

with U.S. EPA FRM/FEM requirements. Column density measurements 

are made at the CAPABLE site using a Pandora spectrometer and 

AERONet Cimel operated and maintained by NASA Langley Research 

Center. Additional measurements operated and maintained by NASA 

LaRC include ozonesondes and surface meteorological measurements. 
II. The CAPABLE research site is an unique asset to the NASA Langley 

Science Directorate (SD) because it is located on center and provides a 

suite a measurements which are relevant to satellite missions being led or 

managed out of the SD, Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment

(SAGE)-III International Space Station (ISS) and Tropospheric 

Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) EV-I. Since 2009, NASA 

Langley has maintained and operated a ground-based spectrometer 

system (Pandora) developed by scientists at NASA Goddard Space 

Flight Center (GSFC). The Pandora system has been validated against 

similar sun-tracking instruments [Wang et al., 2010] and Ozone 

Monitoring Instrument (OMI) [Herman et al., 2009]. The Pandora 

provides vertical-column amounts NO2, SO2, O and H2O from direct sun 

observations and serves as a proxy measurement for satellite trace gas 

observations, and provides high time (2-minute) resolution data allowing 

direct comparison of in-situ/column observations throughout the day as 

boundary-layer dynamics and chemistry change. For the future TEMPO 

instrument the ground based Pandora will serve as a primary validation 

instrument.

III. Beginning in 2013, LaRC SD has worked with GFSC to build three (3) 

additional Pandora spectrometers to be operated and maintained by 

LaRC SD. Two of the Pandoras will be operated in support of air quality 

related research being conducted in collaboration with the U.S. EPA and 

directly relevant to the TEMPO EV-I mission and the Decal Survey 

mission GEOstationary Coastal and Air Pollution Events (GEO-CAPE). 

One of these two Pandora instruments will be deployed to the CAPABLE 

research site while the other instrument will be deployed to the U.S. EPA 

research air monitoring site located on EPA’s Campus in Research 

Triangle Park, NC. The third Pandora instrument will be operated in 

support of SAGE-III ISS and used to develop stratospheric retrievals of 

trace gases for validation of SAGE-III. Operation of the SAGE-III 

Pandora will be at various locations to be determined by the SAGE-III 

science team. 

IV. The primary work to be performed under this task is to lead the 

operate, calibrate, maintain, and repair the collection of current and 

future Pandora instruments in support of research activities at NASA 

LaRC SD and provide on-site support of additional monitoring

instrument at the CAPABLE research site as needed, and based upon

technical directive from the task monitor. The contractor support shall

include, but is not limited to, site and instrument set-up, calibration,

daily operation, and data retrieval for high time resolution instruments

and integrated samplers located at the CAPABLE site at NASA LaRC. 

Specific tasks include:

 Collect and analyze air-quality data

 Operate, calibrate, maintain, and repair air-quality instruments (API NOx, Pandora, AERONET, weather 

station, sounding system)
 Perform regular O3 and met sonde launches

 Prepare and condition O3 sondes for launch

 Process sonde, Pandora, meteorological, and surface data

 Write code for automated data retrieval from remote computers and processing

 Coordinate with outside groups (e.g. DISCOVER-AQ, GSFC, and SAGE-III) for sonde launches, 

instrument deployment (including troubleshooting/repair), data processing/reporting, and QA/QC data 

prior to posting for public access (including documenting revisions)

 Keep up to date with current literature and identify opportunities for data analysis that will be beneficial 

to the community

 Present data at meetings (internal and external) and in peer-reviewed journals

 Coordinate field-research logistics, and participate in field research

 Perform radiometric calibrations, characterization, and validation of SAGE-III flight instrument

 Perform validation sonde flights coordinated with SAGE-III overpasses

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to increase the number of 

spectrometers being built in Section 2.0 above, as well as extend 

the period of performance:

III (a) The contractor shall work with GFSC to build up to 2 additional 

Pandora spectrometers to be operated and maintained at the 

CAPABLE site and used in field deployments in support of SAGE 

validation.

3.0 Special Requirements

No access to ITAR or sensitive data

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is May 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is May 1, 2013 through January 

31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide data products (data retrieval for high

time resolution instruments and integrated samplers located at the

CAPABLE site at NASA Langley Research Center and other locations 

as described in section 2.0), documentation for the operations of

instruments at the CAPABLE site, and analysis reports (analysis

reports include calibration, operations, and maintenance logs of the

CAPABLE site) produced in this task electronically to the NASA

Technical Monitor within the agreed upon format and timeframe.
The contractor shall provide a monthly report outlining the progress

on the task assignments. This report should be provided to the

NASA Technical Monitor electronically by the end of each month.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

A limited amount of travel is anticipated under this task. If travel is

needed, the dates and circumstances necessitating travel will be specified

by Technical Monitor.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-099_Mod0 CY3

Task Order Title: Advanced Technology and Research

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: constantine.lukashin

Organization: E3:Science Directorate

Email Address: constantine.lukashin-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Background: This task supports advanced technology and research at 

NASA LaRC. This work is associated with the development of advanced 

technologies within NASA's Internal Research And Development (IRAD) and 

Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) projects, and new science 

methodologies within the Science Innovation Fund (SIF) and Research 

Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) projects. This task will 

be updated with details for each proposal after selection process has been 

completed.

The contractor shall perform tasks to support the development of technology 

and research methods defined in the project(s) specified below. 

A. Earth Science Data Fusion Workflow Engine (DFWE): DFWE is a 

data-object oriented approach that allows users to massively scale 

processes on multi-CPU computing systems by efficiently managing the IO 

data flow. The proposed approach shall provide an intelligent way to 

optimize the IO for the data fusion projects. This feature shall provide 

efficient solution for processing data from the future multi-satellite 

constellations. Massive computing scaling: long-running single-node jobs 

partitioned into smaller parallel tasks running in a distributed environment to 

optimize use of computer resources. The tasks include, but are not limited 

to, the following technology and research areas:
1. Research the current and future requirements for the data merging at 

the NASA Earth's Science.

2. Research state-of-the-art existing technology solutions for the massive 

data fusion/data merging: both in hardware and software.

3. Evaluate advanced data merging technology applicable to the NASA 

Earth's Science observation data.

4. Estimate the required effort for creating a new Data Fusion Framework 

for NASA Earth's Science applications.

The contractor shall assist the NASA LaRC team in planning and readiness for all 

major reviews of the project. More specifically, it is expected that the contractor 

shall assist LaRC team in the following:

1. Compiling and presenting research results at the project team 

meetings (two per month).

2. Compiling and presenting research results at mid-term (April 2014) 

and final (October 2014) project reviews.

3. Summarizing research results into the technology report.

3.0 Special Requirements

None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Task Period of performance: January 2, 2014 - October 31, 2014

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

All research and development results shall be delivered by the contractor to 

the TM within the agreed upon timeframe and the format required.

Software shall be delivered in a public releasable format with adequate 

instructions to compile, install, and test (October 2014)
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

n/a

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-100_Mod0 CY4

Task Order Title: MIIC Framework Deployment 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: jon.currey

Organization: E302:Climate Science Branch

Email Address: Jon.C.Currey@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The Multi-Instrument Intercalibration (MIIC) Framework is 

a distributed tiered framework built on top of the 

OPeNDAP software to support intercalibration and 

intercomparison science studies. The MIIC Framework 

predicts near co-incident measurements with matched 

viewing geometries for instruments on separate 

spacecraft and efficiently acquires these data from 

remote data servers using OPeNDAP and server-side 

functions. MIIC-2 will extend the features of MIIC-1 to 

include intercomparison, data mining, and OSSE data 

access. MIIC software will be deployed at the NASA 

Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) and National 

Climatic Data Center (NCDC) data centers. 

The contractor shall:
(a)Provide the follow-on MIIC-2 Framework software design and 

implementation based on the technical section of the MIIC 

Framework; 

(b)Develop the Extensions and Deployment proposal jointly with the 

NASA Technical POC (TPOC);

(c)Develop the software requirements jointly with the NASA TPOC; 

(d)Support software integration and upgrades to deploy MIIC services at 

the ASDC and NCDC data centers; 

(e)Maintain all software in a code repository on a NASA specified 

server;

(f) Implement software to support all tiers of the operational system, 

which includes client-side code (code that runs in browser or REST 

client), MIIC Application tier, and OPeNDAP server-side functions. 

Build 1 to include generalization of all code (end-to-end) to support all 

identified data products for deployment including VIIRS, CrIS, ATMS, 

CERES, and CALIPSO products. Data to be staged on disk and 

accessed from OPeNDAP servers within the NCDC and ASDC 

facilities. Demonstrate the LEO-GEO use case using NPP VIIRS 

(hdf5) and GOES (netCDF3) data from NCDC. Extend the Event 

Prediction services to support data mining; i.e., acquire data from one 

or more instruments that fly over a defined Earth geographic site. 

Refactor GEO view angle generation software using C. Rothmayr 

defined algorithm. Develop server-side functions to include full 

resolution (N-tuple) parameter acquisition and filtering. Extend the 

MIIC application tier to support non-intercalibration workflows; 

(g)Deploy and test all software on the collaborative ASDC/NCDC web 

services data systems; 

(h)Develop client-side histogram analysis and plotting using open 

source packages such as JAIDA or SCAVIS. Extend the database 

tiers to operate on both ASDC and NCDC servers; 

(i) Use web-based tools to track bugs and release progress and provide 

visibility to NASA TPOC and NCDC and ASDC team members; 
(j) Document the enhanced MIIC Framework architectural design, 

installation instructions, performance and deployment test results, 

user guide and reference application programming interface (API) 

manuals; 

(k)Ensure that the final software package is self-contained, deployable, 

and adheres to NASA open source policies; 

(l) Deliver all MIIC Framework software tested and verified; 

3.0 Special Requirements

None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance is 05/19/2014 through 01/31/2015.

General schedules are as-agreed between the contractor and the NASA 

TPOC.

· Participate in Kickoff meeting with ASDC and NCDC 

– May 2014

· Capture Build 1 Algorithm Requirements – May 2014

· Generate Software Build Plan and Schedule – May 

2014 

· First Integration of MIIC software on ASDC hardware 

– August 2014

· First Integration of MIIC software on NCDC hardware 

– August 2014
· First Integrated MIIC test w/ both ASDC and NCDC –

September 2014

· Mid term Progress report - due September 30, 2014

· MIIC Build 1 Final Test – December 2014

· Final Build 1 Documentation - due January 30, 2015

· Final Build 1 Software delivery - due January 30, 

2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

All items shall be delivered by the contractor to the NASA TPOC within 

the agreed upon timeframe and the format required. Software shall be 

delivered in a public releasable format with adequate instructions to 

compile, install, and test. 

Contractor shall provide the following deliverables upon completion:

1. Deliver all items to the TPOC within the agreed upon time frame and the 

format required. 

2. Mid-term progress report. 

3. Deliver self-contained and deployable MIIC Framework software that 

adheres to NASA open source policies.

4. Provide draft versions of MIIC Framework architectural design, and 

performance and deployment test results documentation to the TPOC in a 

mutually-agreed-upon format.
5. Provide draft versions of MIIC Framework installation instructions, user 

guide, and reference API manuals to the TPOC in a mutually-agreed-upon 

format.

6. Final versions of MIIC framework architecture, installation instructions and 

user related documentation in a mutually-agreed-upon format.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

All software will be reviewed by the government according to the NASA Software Process Review

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: A-101_Mod1 CY4

Task Order Title: Radiation Budget Instrument (RBI) FM-1

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: kory.priestley

Organization: E607:FPD/CERES Project

Email Address: kory.j.priestley@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall support the design, development, analysis, integration, test, 

calibration, Mission Operations planning and algorithm development for the Radiation 

Budget Instrument (RBI) Flight Model 1 (FM1) instrument and Ground Support 

Equipment (GSE) planned for flight on the Joint Polar Satellite System -2 (JPSS-2) 

satellite. This specifically includes support to the RBI FM1 instrument optical 

requirements and design, instrument sensor design, observational strategies, 

radiometric performance, data acquisition strategies, instrument calibration including 

support to the requirements and design of both the RBI Flight and ground calibration 

elements, and electrical and electronics requirements and design.

2.1 Design and Analysis Support: The contractor shall provide design and 

analysis support to objectively confirm and assure that the implemented 

design meets the operational and performance requirements specified by the 

RBI contract to include the following:

(a) Examination and assessment of RBI instrument electrical and optical 

design concepts and proposed designs, schematics, modeling, process and 

production paths, test and verification plans and procedures, analyses and 

trade studies.

(b) Comprehension of the JPSS-2 to RBI electrical interface requirements 

and support to the development of RBI FM1 electrical interface control 

documentation. The contractor shall assist in assessing other 

documentation as determined by the NASA TPOC to assure the 
implemented designs achieve specified requirements and performance 

expectations and are documented properly.

(c) Electrical and optics design support to the RBI FM1 System 

Requirements Review (SRR), supporting the RBI project office, the Chief 

Engineer, and the Project Scientist in evaluating the RBI prime contractor’s 

readiness for the SRR and assistance in preparing and presenting materials 

at reviews. The contractor shall address and close out any actions resulting 

from this review related to RBI FM1 electrical and optical design and 

performance requirements.

(d) Support as necessary during RBI development testing as determined by 

the NASA Technical Point-of-Contact (TPOC).

2.2 Instrument Radiometric Performance and Calibration Support: The 

contractor shall provide instrument radiometric performance and calibration 

support to objectively confirm and assure that the implemented design meets 

the operational and performance requirements specified by the RBI contract 

to include the following:

(a) Examination and assessment of RBI instrument sensor concepts and 

proposed designs, modeling, process and production paths, test and 

verification plans and procedures, analyses and trade studies.

(b) Examination and assessment of RBI FM1 instrument ground calibration 

subsystem designs to objectively confirm and assure that the implemented 

designs meet the RBI FM1 calibration and characterization needs. This 

support shall include examination and assessment of RBI ground calibration 

subsystem concepts and proposed designs, modeling, analyses and trade 

studies, calibration/validation plans and procedures, and ground calibration 

source and subsystem development, supporting also RBI ground calibration 

source and subsystem development testing as determined by the TPOC.

(c) Support to the RBI FM1 SRR, supporting the RBI project office, the Chief 

Engineer, and the Project Scientist in evaluating the RBI prime contractor’s 

readiness for the SRR; assistance in preparing and presenting materials at 

reviews and address close out actions related to the RBI FM1 sensor

radiometric and calibration design and performance requirements.

(d) Support as necessary during RBI development testing as determined by 

the NASA TPOC.
2.3 Mission Operations Planning Support: The contractor shall provide 

support to mission operations planning and routine operational procedure 

development to include:

(a) Examination and assessment of the nominal on-orbit concept of 

operations for the RBI FM1 instrument for consistency with the associated 

JPSS ground system and mission operations team

(b) Support to the development of routine operational procedures (ROPS) to 

be executed on-orbit. 

2.4 Science Algorithm Development Support: The contractor shall provide 

support to the development of algorithms for the Level 0 to Level 1 data 

processing. The contractor shall review the anticipated RBI telemetry 

formats (i.e. packet structures) and:

(a) Assess the feasibility of re-using heritage CERES algorithms for L0 to 

L1 processing; and

(b) Provide assessments/recommendations to the RBI Project Office of 

the telemetry formats to optimize the re-use of existing resources and 

minimize the risk of introducing algorithm shock into the climate record.

MOD 1: The purpose of this mod is to provide consultation 

and modeling capabilities in Section 2.0 as set forth below:

2.5 Consultation: The contractor shall provide 

consultation on the management and implementation 

of this task based upon experience and knowledge of 

the heritage CERES program.

2.6 Dynamic Electrothermal Modeling: The contractor shall build, test, evaluate 

and document analytical models, compatible with the Monte Carlo Ray Trace 

(MCRT) environment, for (a) diffraction, (b) aberration, and (c) polarization of 

light passing through the RBI optical train.
(a) Each of these phenomena shall be wavelength dependent and different 

approaches shall be assessed in the different wavelength bands.

(b) The potential impact of each of these optical phenomena, expressed as a 

percentage of overall signal power, shall be assessed with the possibility that 

appropriate remedial optical train design modifications shall be identified.

(c) The contractor shall utilize these analytical models to compose, evaluate, and document an 

end-to-end dynamic electrothermal performance model of all three instrument channels.

3.0 Special Requirements

3.1 Access to Sensitive Data: Yes. The contractor shall be required to access and 

evaluate Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) data, ITAR material, or other contractor 

proprietary data. 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: June 15, 2014 through January 31, 2015

Mod 1: The new period of performance is June 15, 

2014 through January 31, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide a monthly summary report to the TPOC via email (by the 5th 

of each month), produced in a format agreed upon between the contractor and the TPOC, 

and shall include the reporting requirements listed in the sub-tasks below. 

5.1 Subtask 2.1 Design and Analysis Support: The contractor shall summarize all work 

related to examinations, evaluations, and assessments of reviewed material; the 

support provided to meetings and exchanges with NASA and other NASA 

contractors; and the status on maturity of documentation and hardware in support of 

planned reviews.
5.2 Subtask 2.2 Instrument Radiometric Performance and Calibration Support: The 

contractor shall summarize all work respective to data capture, plotting, assessment, 

and trending of data as required; the support provided to meetings and exchanges 

with NASA, with NASA contractors, and with other CERES and stakeholders; and 

other deliverables include data plots and documented data trending assessments. 

5.3 Subtask 2.3 Mission Operations Planning Support: The contractor shall summarize 

the support provided in this area, specifically, support to meetings and interactions 

with all stakeholders, as well provide status on maturity of documentation and 

hardware in support of planned reviews.

5.4 Subtask 2.4 Science Algorithm Development Support: The contractor shall 

summarize the support provided in this area, specifically, support to meetings and 

interactions with all stakeholders, as well provide status on maturity of 

documentation and hardware in support of planned reviews.

Mod 1: The following deliverables are required:

5.5 Subtask 2.6 Dynamic Electrothermal modeling: The contractor 

shall summarize the support provided in this area, specifically, 

support to meetings and interactions with all stakeholders, as 

well as shall provide status on maturity of the modeling. The 

deliverables at the end of the first-year would be (a) documentation of 

suitable MCRT-compatible numerical models for accurately 

representing wavelength-dependent diffraction, aberration, and 

polarization effects in the baseline instrument; and (b) estimates of the 

impact of each of these phenomena on instrument performance. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

6.1 Subtask 2.1 Design and Analysis Support: Travel: 

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 3 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days 

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days
- System Requirements Review (SRR), Fort Wayne, IN - 3 travelers, 4 days including 

travel days

6.3 Subtask 2.2 Instrument Radiometric Performance and Calibration Support: Travel :

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 3 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days 

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days

- System Requirements Review (SRR), Fort Wayne, IN - 3 travelers, 4 days including 

travel days

6.4 Subtask 2.3 : Mission Operations Planning Support: Travel: 

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days 

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days

6.5 Subtask 2.4 : Science Algorithm Development Support: Travel: 

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days 

-Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days 

including travel days

Mod 1: The following additional travel is required:

6.1 Subtask 2.1 Design and Analysis Support: 

Travel: 

- Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort Wayne, IN - 3 travelers, 3 

days including travel days

- Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Fort 

Wayne, IN - 3 travelers, 4 days including travel 

days

6.3 Subtask 2.2 Instrument Radiometric 

Performance and Calibration Support: Travel :

- Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Logan, UT - 3 travelers, 5 days 

including travel days
- Radiometric Test Model Test Support, Fort 

Wayne, IN – 3 travelers, 5 days including travel 

days

- Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Fort 

Wayne, IN - 3 travelers, 4 days including travel 

days

- Scientific Meetings (SPIE,CalCon etc), 

Various – 4 travelers, 5 days including travel 

days

6.4 Subtask 2.3: Mission Operations Planning 

Support: Travel: 

- Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort 

Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days including travel 

days

- Preliminary Design Review (SRR), Fort 

Wayne, IN - 1 travelers, 4 days including travel 

days

6.5 Subtask 2.4: Science Algorithm Development 

Support: Travel: 

- Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), Fort 

Wayne, IN - 2 travelers, 3 days including travel 

days

- Preliminary Design Review (SRR), Fort 

Wayne, IN - 1 travelers, 4 days including travel 

days

7.0 Data Rights
In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: B-001_Mod7 CY3

Task Order Title: Atmospheric Sciences Data Center (ASDC)

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: john.kusterer

Organization: E301:Atmospheric Science Data Center

Email Address: John.M.Kusterer@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 ASDC Operations

a. The contractor shall provide ingest, archive, distribution, and data management services 

for various satellite and data missions. Ingest is the electronic receipt and required 

processing of data to enable the data to be placed in an archive system. Support shall be 

for the active missions plus required mission data reprocessing. The contractor shall 

collaborate with instrument teams, Atmospheric Sciences Data Center (ASDC) 

Management, and others as required to ensure system upgrades and enhancements meet 

planned archival and distribution levels.

b. The contractor shall provide data production support including, but not limited to, 

processing requests; work with data providers to generate metadata to provide 

supporting information required for the ASDC's data access systems; providing 

documentation of procedures and background information; and performing quality 

assurance.

c. The contractor shall maintain existing data holdings and acquire new data holdings in 

the area of Clouds, Aerosols, Radiation Budget, and Tropospheric Chemistry and other 

areas as identified by the NASA Technical Monitor (TM). This includes, but is not 

limited to, the transition of legacy Science Directorate (SD) holdings into ASDC as 

directed by the NASA TM.

d. The contractor shall provide support to science teams to add new data to existing 

project/mission holdings or to replace with reprocessed data products. The contractor 

shall organize data sets for efficient search and order, including extracting metadata or 
subsetting. The contractor shall inspect all data entering the archive for conformance to 

supplied documentation.

e. The contractor shall provide data management support including but not limited to 

obtaining the input data required to support processing and providing documentation of 

procedures and background information, obtaining data products for distribution; 

delivering products to customers; maintaining data holdings inventory; managing the 

logistics of filling orders; and providing documentation of procedures and background 

information.

f. The contractor shall collaborate with ASDC Management to develop cost effective 

plans for migration of data holdings from current technology to new technology. The 

contractor shall evaluate and revise metadata as part of the technology migration. The 

contractor shall document new search and order techniques. The contractor shall 

collaborate with Instrument Teams, ASDC Management, and others as required to 

ensure system upgrades and enhancements meet planned production levels.

g. The contractor shall collaborate with Instrument Teams to develop tools and techniques 

to verify quality of data products.

h. The contractor shall report data production levels, provide additional reports as 

requested by ASDC Management, and develop internal schedules for ASDC managed 

processing and reprocessing activities.

i. The contractor shall report data holdings by project: including each project's total data 

volume, number of granules, number of orders for each project, and total volume 

distributed.

j. The contractor shall report data statistics including, but not limited to archive volume, 

total distribution, and non-science team distribution. The contractor shall also provide 

additional data operations status and statistics reports as requested by NASA TM in 

response to ad hoc inquires.

k. The contractor shall perform physical property management including but not limited to 

performing property custodian functions, space management of assets in coordination 

with the NASA Task Monitor, supporting property audits, and maintaining a current 

inventory of assigned property assets.

l. The contractor shall maintain up-to-date data regarding systems, configurations, and 

interfaces to the Center and Agency databases to support efficient and accurate system 

administration and management.

m. The contractor shall record all maintenance actions taken on each piece of tagged 

equipment in the appropriate system as identified by the NASA TM.

2.2 ASDC Engineering and Development Support
a. The contractor shall work with the NASA TM to evolve the assigned systems, 

consistent with Federal, NASA, Langley Research Center and SD policies and 

practices. The contractor shall employ system engineering practices to the development 

and maintenance of ASDC software systems.

b. Practices shall include, but are not limited to:

i. Achieving established project goals and 

objectives

ii. Continuous identification and management of 

risks

iii. Adherence to established schedules

iv. Developing and maintaining project resource 

plans

c. The contractor shall work with other NASA contractors and the NASA Technical 

Monitor to address and resolve issues relating to interoperability, compliance with 

policies and guidelines, system defects, and requirements relating to customer 

requirements.

2.3 Systems Engineering

a. The contractor shall apply accepted industry standard Systems Engineering practices. 

Where practical, the contractor shall tailor these practices to the requirements of the 

specific system development project.

b. The contractor shall support management boards required to support system 

engineering practices including documenting results.

c. The contractor shall provide engineering assessments to support the ASDC including 

providing trade-off analysis to support the ASDC planning processes.

d. Configuration Management

i. The contractor shall continue to implement 

configuration management of the ASDC and Scientific Compute Facility 

(SCF) systems. The contractor shall continue to refine the ASDC 

Configuration Management Plan.

ii. The contractor shall define configuration 

identification for systems and components. The contractor shall conduct 

configuration change control of systems and components.
iii. The contractor shall monitor configuration status 

and perform audits of systems to ensure that configurations identified in 

the configuration management system matches the actual configuration 

of the systems.

e. Risk Management

i. The contractor shall identify risks to the cost, 

schedule and technical performance of the ASDC systems for which it 

has administration and/or operations responsibilities. Risks shall be 

managed and the degree of risk and its potential impact on the system 

development process evaluated and mitigated.

f. Planning and Scheduling of Engineering Projects

i. The contractor shall develop plans for significant 

efforts detailing technical approaches and schedules and have these plans 

reviewed and approved by the NASA TM. These plans shall include but 

are not limited to detailed analysis of risks. The contractor shall analyze 

the technical approach and schedule for sensitivity to various changes 

and recommend methods for improving schedule performance during the 

development/deployment process. The contractor shall perform 

continuous risk management for significant efforts.

g. Track Actual Performance of work against Project or Development Plans

i. The contractor shall monitor development 

activities against the planned activities and evaluate progress. The 

contractor shall identify problems and issues related to performance 

against the critical path.

h. Documentation

i. The contractor shall produce and maintain 

documentation for all software and hardware systems and ensure the 

documentation remains current. Documentation shall include but is not 

limited to as built systems and in-use procedures.

ii. The contractor shall maintain a digital library of 

documentation for all software and hardware systems.

iii. The contractor shall maintain the currency and 

accuracy of an electronic FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).
iv. The contractor shall maintain an access 

controlled electronic library of documentation for all software and 

hardware systems.

i. Information Technology Security (ITS)

i. The contractor shall incorporate IT security 

requirements into all software and hardware sufficient to maintain an 

authorization to operate in accordance with Agency and Center IT 

Security requirements.

j. Development

i. The contractor shall develop systems and related 

components to support the ongoing stewardship of the assigned data 

products, and the assets of the ASDC and SCF.

k. Conduct Analysis of Systems of Current and Potential Customers

i. The contractor shall provide recommendations 

to the NASA TM for improvements and investments for the ASDC. The 

contractor shall identify areas to reduce cost while enhancing products 

and services; researching state-of-the-art alternatives and selecting the 

best option for near term impact; assessing the usefulness of the system 

for operations.

ii. The contractor shall provide technical 

information and consultation to support the development of policies, 

security plans and procedures that promote optimal use of the ASDC 

resources.

l. Design Systems and Components in Response to Government Approved Requirements

i. The contractor shall translate requirements into 

system design and evaluate how well they are met. The contractor shall 

support requirements and design reviews.

m. Develop Systems and Components and integrate them into the System

i. The contractor shall maintain and document 

consistent configuration and usage procedures for all Atmospheric 

Sciences Competency mission critical systems.

n. Test and Evaluate Systems and Components
i. The contractor shall test and evaluate system 

components in accordance with formal documented procedures 

developed and maintained by the ASDC or provided with the system(s) 

when the system(s) is delivered from outside the ASDC. Testing 

methodologies shall follow system engineering practices.

o. Deploy Systems and Components

i. Upon completion of the required testing and the 

Operations Readiness Review, the contractor shall deploy the 

system/components and promote them into operations.

p. Perform Engineering support to operational systems

i. The contractor shall conduct monitoring and 

ongoing evaluation of system performance to identify system defects and 

issues. The contractor shall troubleshoot issues and disposition results

utilizing ASDC procedures supporting work processes maintained in the 

ASDC Sharepoint instance.

q. Communications Requirements

i. The contractor shall provide status of efforts 

based on the project plans baselined in agreement with the NASA TM 

and ASDC Contractor staff and maintained in the ASDC Sharepoint 

instance.

r. System Development Communications

i. The contractor shall conduct meetings 

periodically for discussion of the technical aspects and issues of a project 

as it evolves.

ii. The contractor shall support joint technical onsite training in specific technologies as directed by the NASA TM.

s. ASDC User Services

i. The contractor shall provide outreach, market 

research, and consulting.

ii. The contractor shall develop outreach materials 

and support a variety of outreach activities to educate scientists and the 

general public about the Atmospheric Science Data Center.
iii. The contractor shall provide broad visibility of 

data holdings and services.

iv. The contractor shall provide information about 

the projects the data center supports.

v. The contractor shall promote the access to and 

use of atmospheric science data by commercial customers and state and 

local governments as well as other Federal agencies.

vi. The contractor shall participate in the customer 

sponsored working groups to provide outreach through the development 

of materials and the participation in related events.

vii. The contractor shall provide educational 

outreach support to atmospheric science missions.

viii. The contractor shall provide support for 

meetings to support the mission of the ASDC.

ix. The contractor shall market data center products 

and services to increase the overall benefit to the American taxpayer and 

science community.

x. The contractor shall analyze and utilize on-line 

data visualization and analysis technologies to provide capabilities for 

quick and accurate data retrieval determinations and minimal data 

downloads to enhance productivity for Earth Science researchers and 

students.

xi. The contractor shall identify new areas of 

opportunity where the ASDC may add value; present possible scenarios 

to the ASDC Management; and upon approval by the NASA TM, 

develop strategies for exploiting new areas of opportunity to attract 

customers, increase funding, or increase capability.

xii. The contractor shall identify potential 

partnerships; present possible scenarios to ASDC Management; and 

upon approval by the NASA TM, provide technical consulting in a 

variety of areas including, but not limited to management of large data 

sets, data production management, web development, and e-commerce.

xiii. The contractor shall provide Data Provider 

Support, Data User Support, Metrics Tracking and Prediction, Outreach 

Materials, and Visualization Capability.
xiv. The contractor shall provide Data Provider 

Support including but not limited to developing documentation; 

performing Science Software Integration and Testing; providing Data 

Management/Analysis. Data Management/Analysis includes but is not 

limited to inspecting and verifying data integrity; working with data 

provider to develop sample read programs for data products and 

establishing requirements for services processing requests.

xv. The contractor shall collaborate with Instrument 

Teams and Data Mission Teams to develop tools and techniques to 

verify quality of data products. The contractor shall provide information 

to enable the timely search and order of publicly available data products. 

The contractor shall collaborate with Instrument Teams or Data Mission 

Teams to develop strategy to manage limited archive space.

xvi. The contractor shall provide data user support 

including providing sample read programs for data holdings; providing 

data products and support services; providing broad visibility of data 

holdings and services, providing information about the projects the data 

center supports; and performing Data Management/Analysis.

xvii. The contractor shall support efforts to broaden 

visibility for ASDC data holdings by employing standards to make 

ASDC metadata more accessible to the world.

xviii. The contractor shall support efforts to further 

develop infrastructure to allow more automated mechanisms for the 

efficient creation, review and update of ASDC Projects and Datasets 

descriptions.

xix. The contractor shall support efforts to create 

subsetting software for end users, as well as working with Principal 

Investigators on data management issues. The contractor shall report 

inspection anomalies to the data producer and resolve any outstanding 

issues.

xx. The contractor shall provide a Service/Help Desk 

to respond to Data Provider and Data User inquiries and to provide 

definition of available services. Inquiries shall be received via email or 

phone call. The Service/Help Desk shall be staffed Monday through 

Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) excluding 

Federal Holidays.

xxi. The contractor shall track customer contacts, 

number of unique data customers, data distribution, and user satisfaction. 

Data customers and distribution demographics shall be reported as a data 
center total, a total per state for all domestic requests, per country for all 

international orders.

xxii. The contractor shall support development of 

advanced visualization capability utilizing interactive, immersive 

visualization hardware and software to aid in the study of atmospheric 

science.

xxiii. The contractor shall report data center metrics 

quarterly as required by the Government Performance Reporting Act 

(GPRA). Contractor shall provide additional reports as requested by 

ASDC Management in response to ad hoc inquiries. These reports shall 

be provided electronically by the contractor to the NASA TM.

xxiv. The contractor shall support the ASDC User 

Working Group (UWG) meeting by providing travel support to out-ofthe-area attendees including supporting travel arrangements and 

providing reimbursement for allowable costs.

2.4 SD System Administration Support

a. The contractor shall work with other contractors and customers in addressing SD IT 

related user issues that fall outside the responsibility of other Center contractors 

including but not limited to specialized software support and connectivity support to 

Science Directorate managed assets.

b. The contractor shall provide system administration support to authorized systems and 

peripherals and to users, both onsite and offsite and in field campaign or travel 

situations, consistent with Federal, NASA, Langley Research Center and SD policies 

and practices.

c. The contractor shall perform standard, industry-practice system administration 

functions for assigned systems.

d. System Administrators are responsible for:

i. Initial configuration of the system, and installation 

of standard service packages.

ii. Installation of user applications and special 

application packages upon user request and NASA TM approval.

iii. Installation of all OS upgrades and patches and 

application upgrades, as required, to ensure safe and proper operation.
iv. Notification to the Users of all configuration 

changes, including the provision of an interpretation of the impact on the 

Users.

v. Periodic review, on at least a semi-annual basis of 

platform configuration to identify any unauthorized alteration or 

attempts to break into the system.

vi. Ordering maintenance of the hardware, both 

preventive and corrective.

vii. Report to the NASA Task Manager and the Task 

Monitor inappropriate or unauthorized usage of the system.

viii. Monitor system usage and planning for system 

configuration changes or expansions necessary to ensure system 

availability to the users.

ix. Maintain NASA approved certifications current 

for the operating systems assigned as determined by the NASA TM.

x. Conduct, with the NASA Task Monitor and the 

Branch ITS Officer, a review of all user accounts for re-authorization on 

an annual basis.

xi. Schedule system outages to minimize impact on 

the users and providing advance notification of these outages.

xii. Maintain database servers with redundancy and 

mirroring.

xiii. Support, as a minimum, the SD authorized 

software list not covered by other contracts. The contractor shall provide 

online documentation for these software systems.

xiv. Support the development and maintenance of 

websites and dynamic data delivery tools upon request by authorized SD 

users identified by the NASA TM.

xv. Provide assistance to the authorized users of 

assigned systems, in response to requests by the users, through a 

common help request system. All requests shall be logged by either users 
or Systems Administrators. The majority of requests are for information 

or troubleshooting problems with user systems; any requests involving 

policy formulation/change and programming shall be referred to the 

NASA TM for authorization. Any requests involving Agency 

Consolidated End-user Services (ACES) issues shall be referred to 

ACES for support. All help requests entries shall be closed out in ten 

business days unless otherwise authorized by the NASA TM. A business 

day and business hours are defined as Monday through Friday 7:00 AM 

to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) excluding Federal Holidays.

e. The contractor shall be accountable for the following for assigned systems:

i. User accounts are created only with proper 

authorization from NASA TM.

ii. Ensure that all OS and application patches are 

installed according to the configuration management plan and all 

security patches are installed within prescribed timeframes.

iii. Perform Configuration Management (CM) in 

accordance with SD IT CM Plans. Maintain accurate configuration 

identification of the systems involved, including architectures, manuals, 

and diagrams. As required, obtain waivers for deviations from approved 

system configurations and maintain all documentation of approval. The 

TM will approve the waivers. The contractor shall maintain an 

inventory of license installation and currency of maintenance.

iv. Maintain accurate inventories of hardware, 

software and network configurations.

v. Maintain the accuracy and currency of the 

authorized user account tracking system, including the authorization 

forms for each user account.

vi. The contractor shall respond to 98% of the SD 

User Support Help Desk tickets within 1 working hour. Close tickets by 
completing the required work to restore full service, not by generating 

new tickets. Report all tickets which have been open longer than 3 

business days to the NASA Task Monitor on a daily basis.

vii. The contractor shall respond to production work 

stoppages related to the ASDC archive systems and production 

processing systems during business hours immediately upon discovery 

until production operations is returned to a service level acceptable to the 

NASA TM or to the original nominal state and shall provide status to the 

NASA TM and all of the ASDC Government staff upon discovery and at 

least every 2 hours during business hours and every 12 hours during nonbusiness hours until the issues are corrected. 

viii. The contractor shall respond to production work 

stoppages related to ASDC archive systems or production processing 

systems during non-business hours by initiating work to address the 

issues within two hours of discovery and shall provide status to the 

NASA TM and all of the ASDC Government staff upon discovery, at 

least every 12 hours during non-business hours and at least every 2 hours 

during business hours, and upon return of the system(s) to an acceptable 

state until the issues are corrected.

ix. When a production work stoppage related to 

ASDC archive systems or production processing systems arises and is 

addressed, the contractor shall obtain approval from the NASA TM 

before identifying the system(s) operations as nominal unless the 

system(s) is/are returned to the identical state as before the issue was 

encountered.

f. The contractor shall perform ITS support for SD

i. The contractor shall monitor and report on the day 

to day activities related to IT Security. The contractor shall maintain 

detailed knowledge of ITS policy and practices relevant to systems at 

Langley Research Center. The contractor shall provide recommendations 

as to the means for implementing policies. The contractor shall ensure 

that equipment which has been reconfigured for use off the Center 
network is properly configured before it is re-attached to the network. 

Any deviations shall be covered by waiver requests.

ii. The contractor shall provide recommendations as 

to modifications of the IT Security Plan. The contractor shall process and 

evaluate all requests for waivers to policy and maintain records of waiver 

approval.

iii. The contractor shall prepare documentation 

recommending personnel approval for access to SD systems. The 

contractor shall maintain records associated with these approvals.

iv. The contractor shall develop ongoing strategies for 

user account authorization and authentication and the integration of the 

SD requirements along with the Center and Agency requirements and 

systems.

v. The contractor shall oversee System 

Administration processes related to ITS breaches and all preventive 

measures. The contractor shall monitor scans and address "high" and 

"medium" vulnerabilities (vulnerability levels as identified by the NASA 

Langley Research Center Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO)) 

on an urgent basis.

vi. The contractor shall be responsible for assigned 

Lab and Field Equipment

g. The contractor shall be responsible for supporting the following requirements:

i. Initial installation and configuration of operating 

system (OS) and OS/network services and standard software.

ii. Verifying installation of patches and correcting 

any missing patches within prescribed timeframes for the OS and 

standard applications.

iii. Creating user accounts for only those users with 

proper authorization and maintaining the records of these accounts.

iv. Periodic testing of account passwords to ensure

compliance with applicable NASA IT policy requirements.

v. Maintaining backup copies of OS, application and 

user files, current within prescribed timeframes.
vi. When requested by the user, installing properly 

licensed software and maintaining records for each machine of their 

installation and associated authorization.

vii. Periodic review of platform configuration and logs 

to identify any unauthorized alteration, hardware or software failures or 

attempts to break into the system.

viii. Monitoring the ITS Scanning website and, within 

1 business day of the notification of a scanning vulnerability, correcting 

the problem or disconnecting the system until corrective action can be 

accomplished and notifying the SD ITS Officer of any such 

vulnerabilities and actions.

ix. Conducting, coordinating with the NASA TM, a 

review of all user accounts for re-authorization on at least an annual 

basis.

x. Initial configuration of OS and applications 

consistent with Center policies;

xi. Maintaining the currency of OS configurations and 

patches and application updates, as appropriate;

xii. Maintaining current backups of user data to restore 

data storage in the event of a disk failure, hacker attack or user error in 

deleting files;

xiii. Maintaining records of which applications are 

installed on each workstation and what license and registration 

information is used;

xiv. Reporting system failures, faults or inappropriate 

usage when they are discovered;

xv. Maintain records of all network services running 

from a machine and who turned them on and when;

xvi. Ordering maintenance of the hardware, either 

preventive or corrective.
xvii. System Administrators of Lab and Field 

Equipment shall not impede proper use of the equipment by authorized 

users.

h. Episodic After-hours Support

i. The contractor shall be available to be contacted 

directly by customers outside of business hours, during episodic date 

ranges defined by the NASA Task Monitor, to address issues with 

systems pre-defined by the NASA Task Monitor.

ii. The contractor shall initiate work on addressing 

system issues during episodic date ranges defined by the NASA Task 

Monitor, with systems pre-defined by the NASA Task Monitor within 

two (2) hours of receipt of contact from the customer during episodic 

outside of the business hours requirement.

iii. The contractor shall respond to the customer with 

status and/or resolution at least once a day while the system(s) is having 

issues.

iv. The contractor’s performance shall be evaluated 

on:

1. Adherence to policies, rules and regulations with respect to 

Information Technology Security.

2. Computer systems and database maintenance is accomplished in 

a manner to ensure continuity of services.

3. Software testing and configuration management activities are 

emphasizing reliability and availability of systems.

4. Participate in science team meetings, or other activities in 

support of the data providers and educational outreach.

2.5 Travel

Travel is required in support of this task to:

a. Develop outreach materials and support a variety of outreach activities to educate 

scientists and the general public about the Atmospheric Sciences Data Center (ASDC).
b. Participate in the customer sponsored working groups to provide outreach through the 

development of materials and the participation in related events.

c. Provide support for meetings as approved by the NASA TM.

d. Participate in science team meetings, or other activities in support of the data providers 

and educational outreach.

e. Earth Science Distributed Information System (ESDIS) Support; Participate in the 

ASDC User Services Working Group (USWG).

f. Specific trips include but are not limited to:

i. JBOSS World Conference; annually located in 

Boston, MA

ii. PostgreSQL Conference; annually located in New 

York, NY

iii. Earth Science Data Systems Working Group 

(ESDSWG) Meeting, location is To Be Determined (TBD) and 

alternates annually.

iv. Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) 

Science Team Meeting, annually located in Pasadena, CA

v. American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall 

Meeting, annually located in San Francisco, CA

vi. Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System

(CERES) Science Team Meeting, location is TBD and alternates 

annually.

vii. Splunk Training, location is TBD and alternates 

annually.

viii. SUSE Linux Conference, AURA Platform Science 

Team meeting, location is TBD and alternates annually.

ix. EOSDIS (Earth Observing System Data and 

Information System) Evolution and Development (EED) contractor 

Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM), annually located in Riverdale, 

MD
x. Super Computing Conference, annually located in 

Salt Lake City, UT

The number of people per trip, trip durations, and TBD locations will be communicated by the 

NASA TM to the contractor. Other trips may be required and will be communicated to the 

contractor by the NASA TM.

Modification 1: This Mod is to add the following Subtask under 2.3.a: 

i. The contractor shall provide consultation and coaching in agile software development techniques and processes.

Modification 2: This Mod is to add the following Subtasks under 2.3:

Subtask 2.3.k:

iii. The contractor shall provide assistance in evaluating scientific analysis tools, other clients, and applied math techniques for 

the ASDC to help estimate ASDC load and performance, which will then be utilized as input to requirements for future 

improvements in data discovery, access, and understanding capabilities.

Subtask 2.3.s.xxii:

1. The contractor shall provide expertise to support the evaluation, experimentation, and 

implementation of Esri.

Modification 3: The purpose of this Mod is to add the following Subtask under 2.3.d.i above, due 

to a new requirement needed to the ASDC Configuration Management Plan: 

iv The contractor shall provide expertise to apply industry best practices and experiences to the development of the 

ASDC Configuration Management Plan.

Modification 4: The purpose of this Mod is to add the following Subtask under 2.3.j above, due 

to a new requirement needed for Systems Engineering Development: 

ii. The contractor shall develop an online application to support the DEVELOP Program's Student Application process using 

Agile methods.

Modification 5: The purpose of this Mod is to extend the period of performance 

of Subtask 2.3.s.xxii from modification 2 in order to complete the 

implementation and expanded use of Esri for the duration of this task.
Modification 6: The purpose of this Mod is to provide specific science expertise 

required to ensure science validity of an ontology under Section 2.3.s.xii above:

a. The contractor shall provide additional science analysis of ASDC data 

products, specifically focusing on the chemistry theme, and develop an 

ontology to fit within the existing framework.

Modification 7: The purpose of this Mod is to add the 

following Subtask under 2.3.d.i above, due to a new 

requirement needed to the ASDC IT plans: 

v. The contractor shall provide expertise in the 

areas of Configuration Management, IT, Service 

Management (ITSM), and IT Infrastructure Library 

(ITIL). The subcontractor shall provide guidance 

in these areas and assist with the development of 

a Configuration Management Plan for the ASDC 

software and systems.

And to add the following to Subtask 2.3.s.xxii:

The subcontractor shall provide GIS analysis for 

the ACCESS A36 deliverables:

a. Technology Analysis of Alternative (AOA): A 

report summarizing the findings of the AoA to 

provide decision-makers a definite value and use of 

the technology. (FY14Q2)

b. Testing/Validation Report: Interactions with 

various user communities in

government and industry to formats and usage for 

optimization. (FY15Q2)
c. User Manual: Guided document on how to use 

the tool or application. (FY16Q2)

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: Yes, the certain members of the systems administration staff 

shall provide system administration support to systems housing SBU/ITAR information.

Other (Specify): N/A 

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2016

MOD 2: The period of performance for mod 2 ONLY is from the modification award date 

through November 30, 2013.

MOD 5: The period of performance for MOD 2 is extended from November 30, 2013 

through January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

5.1 The contractor shall ensure operations of the ASDC as described in Section 2.0 under 

ASDC Operations, ASDC Engineering and Development Support, System Engineering, 

and SD System Administrative Support.

5.2 The contractor shall document the detailed projected growth of ASDC data stores based 

on known factors to support growth planning in a report. Data stores include, but are 

not limited archives, DPO (Data Products On-line), and Order Cache. The contractor 

shall deliver the report in Microsoft® Office Word to the NASA TM via email at an 

agreed upon time between the NASA TM and the contractor.

5.3 Re-occurring deliverables:

a. The contractor shall provide weekly technical progress reports in Microsoft® Office 

Word format on the first business day of each work week detailing highlights of work 

performed the previous week to the NASA TM via email.

b. The contractor shall provide monthly reports in Microsoft® Office Word format by 

the tenth business day of each month with the metrics identified below to the NASA 

TM via email.
5.4 Metrics:

a. Production jobs run by month over the past year by project

b. Production daily average by month over the past year by project

c. Archive ingest metrics including number of files, volume, daily average number of 

files, and daily average volume by archive system for the past two months

d. Distribution metrics including number of users, number of orders, number of granules, 

and volume by archive system for the past two months

e. Number of successful ANGe subscriptions, by month, over the past year

f. Data Files Retrieved from ASDC via daacget including number of attempts, number of 

successes, number of users, success rate, and volume, by month, over the past year

g. Data migrated (as applicable) as part of the data migration project including daily 

granule average, total count, and cumulative file count by month since the start of the 

project

h. Total current archive volume and file count for each archive system

i. Total archive growth, by archive system, over the past year

j. DPO population/growth including number of files and volume by month over the past 

year

k. DPO total including number of files and volume by month over the past year

l. DPO population by Project including volume by month over the past year

m. ECS data pool total including number of files and volume by month over the past year

n. Production hours available for each subsystem over the last two months

i. Ingest subsystem by archive system

ii. Archive subsystem by archive system

iii. Distribution subsystem by function/service

iv. Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) 

production subsystem

v. Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) production 

subsystem

vi. SCF, node by node
o. New data available, by project, to ASDC customers including number of granules and 

visibility

p. Number of visitors to the ASDC website including new and unique visitors by month 

over the past year

q. Visitors to the AMAPS application including new and unique visitors by month over 

the past year

r. Number of “kudos” and “complaints” received related to ASDC orders by month over 

the past year

s. Response times for external user requests, including number closed with user 

concurrence within 5 business days, by month over the past year

t. Number of JIRA tickets returned for re-work by month over the past year 

u. Number of blocker (JIRA term) tickets issued by month over the past year

v. Initial response time to tickets received from SD users (RT or JIRA) measured in 

standard work hours by month over the past year

w. Response time for initial assessment of all production system faults alerts (target: 2 

hours includes days, nights and weekends) by month over the past year

x. Number of nodes not in automated status monitoring system

y. Configuration Management

i. Number of changes made to Configuration Items (CIs): 

documented

ii. Number of changes made to Configuration Items (CIs): 

undocumented

z. Project status 

i. milestones met

ii. milestones missed

iii. milestones rescheduled

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

None
7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-004_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Advanced LIDAR Systems

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: farzin.amzajerdian

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: F.Amzajerdian@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide engineering and scientific support for development of advanced 

laser and lidar systems as follows: 

 a. Provide laser and LIDAR support to ongoing development efforts for planetary 

exploration and science programs. NASA's goals are to develop new lidar systems with 

improved performance over prior art while achieving decreased size, increased efficiency, 

and decreased operating costs. Technical thrusts of support shall include design, 

development, and deployment of coherent and direct detection LIDAR systems. 

b. Support design, integration, implementation, and testing of coherent lidar systems 

Design and perform experiments involving lasers and lidar systems meeting the objectives 

of Science Mission and Exploration Systems Mission Directorates programs. 

c. Support design, integration, implementation, and testing of a laser altimeter for future 

landing missions to the Moon and Mars.

d. Characterize 3-D Imaging lidar components and subsystems, and evaluate their 

performance in an integrated lidar instrument.

e. Develop models and lidar data analysis software for analyzing different lidar 

systems and predicting their performance in achieving specified requirements for landing 

missions to the Moon and Mars.

f. Participate in development of advanced lidar concepts for Earth and Planetary science 

applications.
g. Support technical meetings and NASA review meetings.

2.1 Performance Standards:

a. System designs are completed on a schedule to meet the major project milestones.

b. Systems, subsystems, and components tests are completed within schedules agreed to by 

the contractor and the Task Monitor (TM)

c. Software for data acquisition and associated documentation are developed and checked 

out within schedules agreed to by the contractor and the TM.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to (1) extend the period of performance for 

the entire task through January 31, 2016 to provide continuing support for the 

development of lidar instruments for ongoing and upcoming projects as described in 

Section 2.0; and (2) replace 2.0.b as set forth below; and (3) add 2.0.h as set forth below:

2.0

b. Support design, integration, implementation, and testing of lidar systems 

meeting the objectives of Science Mission and Exploration Systems Mission 

Directorates programs. Design and perform experiments involving lasers and lidar 

systems demonstrating the performance of these lidar systems.

h. Participate in space flight qualification activities for landing lidar sensors (3-D 

Imaging Flash Lidar, Navigation Doppler Lidar, and Laser Altimeter)

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): No

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 – January 31, 2016

The contractor shall support and align efforts with the project milestones. The contractor's milestones 

are listed below:
1. 03/01/2013 Process and analyze Coherent Doppler Lidar and Laser Altimeter data 

acquired from helicopter flight tests

2. 04/01/2013 Complete tests of second unit Laser Altimeter, Doppler Lidar, and Flash Lidar 

systems

3. 08/30/2013 Process and analyze Coherent Doppler Lidar and Laser Altimeter data 

acquired from free-flyer flight tests

4. 11/30/2013 Complete design analyses of Laser Altimeter and Doppler Lidar sensors for 

Mars landing vehicles

5. 01/31/2014 Design analysis of a Mars orbiting atmospheric lidar

Mod 1: The additional deliverables/milestones are below:

6. Process and analyze landing lidar sensors data collected from flight tests 

onboard terrestrial free-flyer vehicles;

7. Complete characterization of Laser Altimeter, Doppler Lidar, and Flash 

Lidar systems built under Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance 

(ALHAT) project;

8. Simulate the operation of the landing lidar sensors for Mars and Moon 

landing maneuvers during the descent phase, and analyze the lidar 

sensors performance; 

9. Identify and analyze assembly and system level design changes resulting 

from performance enhancement and SWaP (size, weight, and power) reductions 

upgrade options; 

10. Assemble an advanced hybrid fiber/free-space laser resonator operating 

at 1.5 micron wavelength region and characterize its performance.

Additional milestones and schedules are as-agreed between SSAI and the 

Technical Monitor. The milestones and schedules will be defined as soon as the 

plans for the related NASA projects are established.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The experimental data, and modeling and data processing software shall be provided per milestone 

schedule above.
The contractor shall submit Monthly status reports submitted electronically to the TM and an annual 

report submitted electronically to the TM at the end of each contract year describing experiments 

performed, performance level achieved, lessons learned, and recommendations for further 

improvements in system and future work. The report shall include summary of the experimental data 

and supporting documentation and copies of publications.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

This work will require interaction with various NASA groups, industry, and other government agencies, 

extended travels for integration of lidar instruments into aircraft and rocket-powered free-flyer vehicles 

and conducting flight tests, and attending scientific and technical meetings. The forecasted trips 

includes: 

1. 2 trips each about 3 days in duration for technical meetings;

2. 2 trips each 5 to 10 days in duration for flight tests;

3. 2 trips to other meetings/conferences including one international travel each 5 days in 

duration;

4. Trips typically include east coast, southwest and west coast destinations and one trip to 

oversees.

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements 

shall be provided to the contractor by the TM.

Mod 1: Additional travel required is set forth below:

The forecasted trips include:

5. 2 trips each for 3 days in duration for technical meetings;

6. 2 trips each 5 to 10 days in duration for flight tests;

7. 2 trips to other meetings/conferences each 5 days in duration.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:
8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-005_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Mid-IR Laser Technology Development

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: jirong.yu

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: Jirong.Yu-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 The contractor shall perform mid-infrared solid state laser research and development. Tasks shall 

include but are not limited to, theoretical calculations, computer modeling and simulation, and perform 

laboratory experiments in the areas of solid state laser oscillators, solid state laser amplifiers, pump 

laser diodes, optics alignment and optimization, and performance characterization as required for the 

research. The contractor shall also develop technologies leading to space-qualifiable lasers by 

investigating the areas of material out gassing and contamination, radiation damage, vibration 

resistance, and vacuum operation. In addition, the contractor shall develop and implement laser 

frequency stabilization and control techniques to mid-infrared lasers.

2.2 The contractor shall support concurrent design projects in four laboratories located in 

the Engineering Directorate at LaRC. The contractor shall perform optical design, electrical design, and 

laser operation optimization for continuous-wave and pulsed, diode-pumped, solid-state 2-micron 

lasers. The contractor shall collaborate with LaRC researchers in the enhancement of the 2-micron 

pulsed laser technology focusing in the areas of pulse energy, beam quality, wall-plug efficiency, 

compactness, ruggedness, and lifetime; with the goal of simultaneously achieving 250-1500 mJ pulse 

energy, < 1.4 x diffraction limit beam quality, 1.4% wall plug efficiency, compactness, ruggedness 

compatible with autonomous aircraft flight, and 0.1 – 1 billion shot lifetime.

2.3 The contractor shall contribute to the development of Lidar Technologies to include but not limited to 

detectors covering the 1-2 micron wavelength range, both diffraction-limited and non-diffraction-limited 

telescopes with diameters from 10-25 cm, conical step-stare scanners with diameters from 10-25 cm, 

alignment technologies for both coherent and noncoherent (direct) lidar systems covering wavelengths 

from 1-2 microns, custom power supplies, custom electronic control circuitry, specialized test set ups, 

by performing theoretical analyses, operating relevant computer software written in C, C++, LabView, 

and Visual Basic, and performing the supporting laboratory experiments in the appropriate Engineering 

Directorate lab as determined by the task monitor.

2.4 Performance Standards:

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

• The developments of mid-infrared solid state laser are accomplished by schedules agreed upon by the 

NASA Technical Monitor and contractor 
• Analysis and interpretation of science data are documented and/or presented within established time 

frames agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor 

• Required documents are received within time period requested by NASA Technical Monitor 

• Data bases, web sites, and graphical products are created within time period requested by NASA 

Technical Monitor

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing support for solid state laser research and development in 

Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): No

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

All deliverables shall be provided electronically to the TM as agreed upon with the contractor and TM. 

• Monthly report providing current status and accomplishments for the task to be provided 

electronically.

• The design drawings, analysis and hardware of high repetition Ho laser, September 2013.

• The design drawings, analysis and hardware of engineering hardened 2-micron laser, January 31, 

2014

• Quarterly electronic report describing experiments performed, performance level achieved, lessons 

learned, and recommendations for further improvements in system and future work as required by 

NASA Technical Monitor

• Experimental data and supporting documentation provided electronically as required by the NASA 

Technical Monitor

• Publications and presentations provided electronically as required by the NASA Technical Monitor
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

travel to one domestic conference/year, duration of one week.

additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-006_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Compact Laser Development

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: jirong.yu

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: Jirong.Yu-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 The contractor shall perform mechanical design, thermal design, and robust packaging design for 

continuous-wave and pulsed, diode-pumped, solid-state 2-micron lasers, telescope for 2-micron pulsed 

Integrated Path Differential Absorption lidar, wavelength control hardware, and integrated lidar structure. 

The contractor shall perform telescope, beam expander and after optics design for the lidar instrument 

by using optical softwares. The contractor shall provide coordination for the lidar aircraft integration; 

lidar development and integration schedule creation, report the progress to upper management and 

prepare reviews for aircraft flight. The contractor shall contribute to the laser/lidar system level 

integration and control by investigating the optimum mechanical and thermal requirements of each 

subsystem and devising subsystem interconnection approaches. The contractor shall collaborate with 

LaRC in designing mod 2: and developing an engineering hardened 2-micron lidar system capable of 

aircraft flight, and in designing a system to control the lidar system operation by computer. The 2-micron 

airborne lidar system includes lidar structure, telescope, receiver subsystem, and the modification for 

the laser. The contractor shall also provide integrateion of the lidar instrument into the LaRC research 

airplanes, which includes airplane integration structure support and hardness.

2.2 The contractor shall develop technologies leading to space-qualifiable 2-micron lasers by 

investigating the areas of material out gassing and contamination, radiation damage, vibration 

resistance, and vacuum operation.

2.3 Performance Standards:

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

• The design of instrument suites are accomplished by schedules agreed upon by the NASA Technical 

Monitor and contractor 

• Analysis and interpretation of science data are documented and/or presented within established time 

frames agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor 

• Required documents are received within time period requested by NASA Technical Monitor 

• Data bases, web sites, and graphical products are created within time period requested by NASA 

Technical Monitor

•The deliverables meet the schedule, cost, performance requirement, and quality control agreed upon 

by the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor.
Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing support for compact laser development in Section 2.0 

above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): No

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 3: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

• Monthly reports (electronic format) on accomplishments, plans, progress, and issues delivered to the 

Technical Monitor (TM) by the end of each month.

• Monthly financial reports (electronic format) to the Technical Monitor (TM) by the end of each 

month. The financial reports shall provide separate financial information if there is sub-contract involved 

in the report.

• Design drawings, analysis and hardware of laser components delivered within 2 weeks of completing 

the work

• Report describing experiments performed, performance level achieved, lessons learned, and 

recommendations for further improvements in system and future work. The report shall be delivered 

(electronic format) to the TM quarterly (March, June, Sept, Dec)

• Experimental data and supporting documentation delivered to TM within 1 month after completion of 

experiment or on other schedule as agreed upon between the contractor and the TM.

• Publications and presentations as appropriate to document and present results

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add the following deliverable to Section 5.0 only 

based on an increase in the requirements for lidar-specific components:
 Design drawings, analysis and hardware of lidar including laser detector, 

telescope, and the integration of all these components, delivered within 2 

weeks of completing the work

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add the following 

deliverable to Section 5.0 only based on an increase in the 

requirements for additional design drawings and hardware deliveries 

needed to accomplish compact laser development:

 Design drawings, analysis and hardware deliveries for additional 

compact laser development components. Individual orders and 

deliveries shall be made via requests for quotes with specific part 

numbers, descriptions and quantities by the TM.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel is required for this task. Three day domestic trip twice per year for design review type meetings.

additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.
10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-007_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: ASCENDS CarbonHawk Experiment Simulator (ACES) Conceptual Study 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: michael.obland

Organization: E304:Atmospheric Composition Branch

Email Address: Michael.D.Obland@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The ASCENDS CarbonHawk Experiment Simulator (ACES) project will demonstrate the measurement 

of column CO2 mixing ratios with a high-altitude airborne laser instrument architecture with sensitivity, 

spatial and temporal resolutions required by the National Research Council (NRC) Decadal Survey for 

Active Sensing of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) over Nights, Days and Seasons (ASCENDS) Mission.

2.1 The ACES project will use the Multifunction Fiber Laser Lidar (MFLL) from current 

ongoing ASCENDS activities; new technology from ongoing NASA technology development 

efforts; and a full physics model of the updated fiber-laser-based instrument to investigate 

atmospheric effects (cloud/aerosol influences, surface reflectivity, etc.) on active sensing of 

CO2 mixing ratio measurements. Extensive ground testing of the CarbonHawk instrument 

components and subsystems followed by airborne demonstrations will validate the instrument 

model and quantify the system performance to reduce risks for space application of the ACES 

system. During phase 1 of ACES, a cryogenically cooled high bandwidth detector subsystem 

and a hybrid encoding for cloud/aerosol desensitization will be added to the MFLL. In phase 2, 

the power-aperture product of MFLL will be further increased by the addition of multiple 

transmitters (including an O2 transmitter with a novel fiber seeder plus amplifier), multiple 

telescopes, and advanced avionics signal processing. This will be demonstrated by ground and 

flight tests. The ACES project delivers a Global Hawk-compatible version of the MFLL 

(CarbonHawk) advanced to an exit TRL of 5 in three years.

2.2 The ACES instrument is being developed in partnership with Exelis, AER, NP Photonics, 

EM4 Inc. and University of Oklahoma. The goal of the project is to configure the ACES 

instrument for flights aboard NASA’s Global Hawk aircraft. Initial plans include the use of a 

pressure-retaining environmental enclosure previously designed (but not fabricated) for the 

Global Ozone Lidar Demonstrator (GOLD) instrument. This enclosure mounts in the 

unpressurized Zone 25 of the NASA Global Hawk aircraft. Minor design modifications to the 
GOLD environmental enclosure (EE) per High Spectral Resolution Lidar (HSRL) lessons 

learned may be implemented if they are determined to be sufficiently useful for ACES.

2.3 The ACES instrument concept includes three 175mm (nominal) diameter nadir viewing 

telescopes. These telescopes are fiber coupled to a detector array that will be accommodated 

within the environmental enclosure. The concept includes an array of 5 transmit collimators. 

Transmit collimators are fiber coupled to laser amplifiers which will also be accommodated 

within the environmental enclosure. Transmit and receive optics (collimators and telescopes) 

must be co-aligned to image the earth surface.

2.4 This task, outlined below, will provide preliminary and final designs of the ACES 

telescopes and GOLD EE, and the telescope and GOLD EE hardware, including an attachment 

and alignment mechanism(s) for the telescopes and collimators. It will address issues including 

but not limited to attachment of the telescope/collimator assembly to the GOLD EE, the 

alignment mechanism to adjust and hold alignment of the individual collimators to the nominal 

telescope optical axis, and initial estimates of telescope/collimator assembly weights. The 

nominal telescope optical axis defines the center axis of the combined fields-of-view of the 

three telescopes and is no more than 15 microradians from any of the individual telescope 

optical axes (15 microradians is a calculated value that assumes performance specification 

number 5 is met). It will also better define the fabrication costs for the telescopes and the 

GOLD EE, as well as the schedules for those activities.

2.5 Completion of a GOLD EE Critical Design Review (CDR) is a requirement under this 

Task Order. Powerpoint and engineering program presentations via Virtual Webex-based 

review are acceptable. However, travel for live participation in the reviews may be required. If 

travel to the review location is necessary, it will be communicated to the contractor by the 

NASA TM.

2.6 The contractor shall provide a cost estimate for fabricating the integrated GOLD EE 

including telescope mounts, collimator mounts, aligned telescopes and collimators (to 

themselves and each other), fiber optic connectors, and mounted and aligned fibers. The 

contractor shall also provide a “confidence factor” on this estimate. This confidence factor can 

be expressed as a percentage uncertainty on the estimate.

2.7 The contractor shall provide a schedule for the fabrication of the integrated GOLD EE 

including telescope mounts, collimator mounts, aligned telescopes and collimators (to 

themselves and each other), fiber optic connectors, and mounted and aligned fibers.

2.8 The contractor shall provide the technical staff and work processes to accomplish the 

requirements specified in the Task Order. Responsiveness shall be an important metric for task 

performance. The contractor shall keep the government informed of all activities, such as work 

successes, problems, and potential problems, as soon as they are known. The format of 

technical progress reports (see Deliverables) shall be established with the TM. These reports 

shall be used to confirm priorities and adherence to schedule constraints. Metrics for delivery 
schedules shall be established and evolved through the planning mechanism of the technical

progress reports.

2.9 The Contractor shall:

1) Fabricate 3 telescopes (per design performed under this task using a Langley provided optical 

prescription provided to the contractor by the NASA TM).

2) Design a permanent null/alignment reference.

3) Fabricate a permanent null/alignment reference.

4) Perform GOLD environmental enclosure (EE) design modifications as determined by the NASA TM for 

the ACES configuration (per HSRL lessons learned regarding the WMD pre-existing design).

5) Perform GOLD environmental enclosure (EE) design modifications as determined by the NASA TM for 

the ACES configuration (to accommodate DC-8 interfaces/integration). Any modifications will be 

determined prior to and presented as part of the GOLD EE CDR.

6) Fabricate a GOLD environmental enclosure (EE) for ACES (per ACES design modifications).

As a sub-element of "Fabricate a GOLD environmental enclosure (EE) for ACES (per ACES design 

modification)", the contractor shall provide metal materials to fabricate the ACES GOLD EE.

7) Design mounting hardware to mount the 3 telescopes to the GOLD environmental enclosure that 

provide for having a permanently aligned system (the 3 telescopes to each other) upon delivery.

8) Fabricate mounting hardware to mount the 3 telescopes to the GOLD environmental enclosure.

9) Design fiber-optic connector interfaces and placement selections/orientations that enable each 

telescope’s optical axis to be aligned within 25 microradians of each other.

10) Provide fiber-optic connector interfaces.

11) Design the telescope system (including telescopes, mounts, and fiber-optic connector interfaces) to 

minimize stray light effects.

12) Design a mount that is capable of holding 5 fiber optic collimators (for transmitting ACES’ 5 lasers) that 

minimizes the need for alignment adjustments.

13) Fabricate fiber optic collimator mounts that allow for each of 5 transmit beams to be individually, 

actively steered using Risley prism alignment hardware.

14) Assemble, integrate, and align as necessary all parts and the NASA-provided hardware into the ACES 

GOLD EE (the NASA TM will provide the NASA hardware to the contractor). The NASA TM will be 

responsible for transporting and operating the NASA provided lasers.

15) Support interface definition as determined by the NASA TM between the contractor and NASA-provided 

parts.
16) Verify, through written documentation (Word document) and informal oral discussions (via test, 

analysis, inspection, demonstration, or a combination of these methods) that the performance 

specifications defined below have been met.

17) Provide Risley prisms (10 primary and 10 spares), Risley prism motarized optical rotation stages (5 primary), 

Risley prism rotation stage control/driver electronics boards (1 primary logic board and 1 spare logic board, 

3 primary amplifier boards and 1 spare amplifier board), Turning mirrors (9 primary and 9 spares), and 

Turning mirror mounts (9 primary).

2.10 Performance specifications:

1. Each telescope optical (primary and secondary, gold coated) surface throughput shall be 

~98%. Mechanical and other obscuration effects are to be minimized. 

2. The spot size of the focused spot at the focal plane for the full-aperture collimated input beam shall be 

no more than 40 micrometers in diameter that contains at least 90% of the encircled energy.

3. All telescope optical axes co-aligned within 25 microradians relative to each other.

4. Telescope optical axes alignment known to within 25 microradians relative to the null/alignment 

reference axis.

5. All collimator optical axes aligned within 25 microradians relative to each other. 

6. All collimator optical axes capable of being aligned to the nominal telescope optical axis within 25 

microradians.

7. The nominal telescope optical axis shall be parallel to a normal of the nadir facing telescope mounting 

plate to within +/- 1 milliradian (point being to have traceability to the Global Hawk viewing geometry).

2.11 NASA-provided hardware (Government Furnished Equipment, GFE):

1. Lasers

2. Collimators

3. GOLD EE optical aperture window

Mod 1: The purpose of Mod 1 is to: (1) include the fabrication of custom beam 

expanders due to the fact that the original commercial beam expanders do not 

meet the government’s specifications; (2) include new work due to the DC-8 

aircraft being down for maintenance at the time of our flights. The Langley Hu25 Falcon aircraft will now have to be used instead. Additional items are needed 
due to the change in aircraft; (3) extend the period of performance until January 

31, 2014 due to the change in aircraft; (4) clarify who is responsible for the rewiring of optical stages to match the wiring of the control boards. Modifications 

to Section 2.0 above are set forth below:

Section 2.4: This task will also address new issues of expansion and collimation 

of the transmitted laser beams, delivery of a polished, wedged, and AntiReflected (AR)-coated at 1262.5 nm and 1571.1 nm Infrasil 302 optical glass 

viewport, and design and fabrication of mounting adapters to attach the 

instrument environmental enclosure to the Langley Hu-25 aircraft for test flights 

scheduled to occur in January, 2014.

Section 2.6: The contractor shall also provide a cost estimate for fabricating 

beam expanders, Infrasil 302 optical glass that is wedged, polished, and ARcoated at 1262.5 nm and 1571.1. nm, a bellows between the GOLD EE window 

portal and aircraft mounting plate that forms the pressure boundary between the 

aircraft cabin and the atmosphere, and mounting fixtures for attaching the 

GOLD EE to the aircraft cabin.

Section 2.7: The contractor shall provide a nominal schedule for the fabrication 

of beam expanders, Infrasil 302 optical glass that is wedged, polished, and ARcoated at 1262.5 nm and 1571.1. nm, a bellows between the GOLD EE window 

portal and aircraft mounting plate that forms the pressure boundary between the 

aircraft cabin and the atmosphere, and mounting fixtures for attaching the 

GOLD EE to the aircraft cabin.

Section 2.9: 

17) Specifically, the Risley prism motorized optical rotation stages shall include 

modified wiring to interface with the rotation stage control/driver electronics 

board.
18) Design 5 beam expanders using a government-provided optical 

prescription.

19) Fabricate 5 beam expanders using a government-provided optical 

prescription. Optical lenses will be procured by the government. 

20) Procure, wedge, polish, and AR coat Infrasil 302 optical glass (for 1262.5 nm 

and 1571.1 nm) according to government-provided specifications.

21) Design mounting fixtures for attaching the GOLD EE to the aircraft via a 

government-provided seat-track adapter.

22) Fabricate mounting fixtures for attaching the GOLD EE to the aircraft via a 

government-provided seat-track adapter.

23) Design a bellows between the GOLD EE window portal and aircraft 

mounting plate that forms the pressure boundary between the aircraft cabin and 

the atmosphere.

24) Fabricate a bellows between the GOLD EE window portal and aircraft 

mounting plate that forms the pressure boundary between the aircraft cabin and 

the atmosphere.

25) Provide handles for the GOLD EE to aid in aircraft integration.

Mod 2: The purpose of Mod 2 is to: (1) include the design, analysis, and 

fabrication of custom mounting beams that connect to the mounting fixtures 

attached to the ACES environmental enclosure, and then connect the enclosure 
to the seat rails of the Langley Hu-25 aircraft; (2) clarify that procurement of a 

standard, commercial bellows is an option in addition to the option of full 

fabrication of a custom bellows; (3) include machine work needed to add an oring groove to a government-provided mounting plate; and (4) extend the period 

of performance until April 1, 2014 to accommodate a change in the ACES flight 

schedule. Modifications to Section 2.0 above are set forth below:

Section 2.9:

26) Design and analyze mounting fixtures for attaching the GOLD EE to the 

aircraft via a seat-track adapter.

27) Fabricate mounting fixtures for attaching the GOLD EE to the aircraft via a 

seat-track adapter.

28) Fabricate or procure a bellows between the GOLD EE window portal and 

aircraft mounting plate that forms the pressure boundary between the aircraft 

cabin and the atmosphere.

29) Design and analyze mounting beams that connect to the mounting fixtures 

attached to the ACES environmental enclosure, and then connect the enclosure 

to the seat rails of the Langley Hu-25 aircraft.

30) Fabricate mounting beams that connect to the mounting fixtures attached to 

the ACES environmental enclosure, and then connect the enclosure to the seat 

rails of the Langley Hu-25 aircraft.

31) Machine a groove to accommodate an o-ring within a government-provided 

mounting plate designed to mate with the Hu-25 fuselage and the contractorprovided bellows assembly.

Mod 3: The purpose of this mod is to provide a no 

cost extension through July 31, 2014, due to the 
delay of the test flights required for instrument 

integration.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: The ACES system includes export-controlled technology. No foreign 

nationals are used on this task. 

Proprietary Information: The ACES system includes sensitive proprietary information from 

proposal partners. The contractor shall be required to sign a commercial non-disclosure 

agreement as required by partners.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Additional task milestones and schedule details will be established by the TM and agreed to by the 

contractor in monthly planning and coordination meetings. Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 

through October 31, 2013.

Mod 1: The period of performance is February 1, 2013 until January 31, 2014

The wedged, polished, and AR-coated Infrasil 302 optical glass (in Section 2.9, 

#20) shall be delivered by December 9, 2013. All other hardware shall be 

delivered by July 31, 2013. 

Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 until April 1, 2014.
The mounting fixtures, mounting beams, and bellows assembly (in Section 2.9, 

#26 through and including #31) for interfacing the ACES enclosure to the Hu-25 

aircraft shall be delivered by January 31, 2014.

Mod 3: The new period of performance is February 

1, 2013 through July 31, 2014

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide quarterly progress reports (in the form of a Microsoft Word 

document) of the task status of accomplishments electronically to the NASA TM via 

email. The status of ongoing tasks, results, and issues shall be reported to the TM 

through weekly status meetings. The contractor shall provide the following

deliverables at GOLD EE CDR:

i. Updated cost estimate detailing the cost to fabricate all deliverables for use by 

ACES. Confidence factor on the cost estimate is requested.

ii. Schedule estimate for fabricating and delivering integrated GOLD EE 

including telescope mounts, collimator mounts, aligned telescopes and 

collimators (to themselves and each other), fiber optic connectors, and mounted 

and aligned fibers.

iii. Mass estimate of integrated GOLD EE including telescope mounts, collimator 

mounts, aligned telescopes and collimators (to themselves and each other), fiber 

optic connectors, and mounted and aligned fibers.

iv. Documentation: Delivery of preliminary and final design documentation; 

including drawings, e-drawings, analyses reports (if any), and solid models. The 

documentation shall be delivered via email to the NASA TM. Note: Telescope 

manufacturing drawings are not required.

v. Telescope design information for any changes made to that design since the 

Telescope CDR delivered via email to the NASA TM.

vi. The contractor shall provide designs for review by NASA TM upon contractor 

completion of the designs in order to avoid delay in manufacturing. Parts that are 

ready for review prior to established schedules will be conducted by other 

means, including but not limited to, teleconferences or table-top reviews as 

agreed upon between the contractor and the NASA TM.
5.1 The contractor shall provide the following final deliverables:

i. Integrated GOLD EE including telescope mounts, collimator mounts, aligned 

telescopes and collimators (to themselves and each other), fiber optic 

connectors, and mounted and aligned fibers.

ii. Integrated GOLD EE measured mass.

iii. Documentation: Delivery of as-built documentation; including drawings, edrawings, analyses, test plans, test procedures, test reports (if any), solid 

models, integration plans, integration procedures, alignment plans, and 

alignment procedures. Note: Telescope manufacturing drawings are not 

required.

iv. The contractor shall present the status of the telescope and GOLD EE work 

(webex/telecon is anticipated) in support of the Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) 

reviews (Fiscal Year (FY) 13 annual review in Mar 2013 and FY14 semi-annual review 

in October 2013). The exact date of the ESTO 6 month interim review is not final yet. 

When this date is finalized, it will be communicated to the contractor by the NASA TM. 

The contractor shall deliver the powerpoint charts and pictures at an agreed upon time 

between the contractor and the NASA TM, pending the date of the ESTO 6 month 

interim review.

v. The contractor shall provide a status of the telescope and GOLD EE work via 

powerpoint charts and pictures in support of the ESTO 6 month interim review. 

Mod 1: The following deliverables are added to Section 5.0 above:

vi. Schedule estimate for fabricating and delivering integrated 

GOLD EE also includes beam expanders, optical glass, bellows, 

mounting fixtures, and handles.

vii: Documentation: Mass estimate of integrated GOLD EE also 

includes beam expanders, optical glass, bellows, mounting 

fixtures, and handles.

Section 5.2:
The contractor shall also provide beam expanders, wedged, 

polished, and AR-coated 

at 1262.5 nm and 1571.1 nm Infrasil 302 optical glass, bellows, 

mounting fixtures, and handles.

Mod 2: the following deliverables are added to Section 5.0 above:

viii. Schedule estimate for fabricating and delivering mounting fixtures, 

mounting beams, and bellows assembly for interfacing the ACES 

enclosure to the Hu-25 aircraft.

ix. Documentation: Mass estimate of mounting fixtures, mounting 

beams, and bellows assembly for interfacing the mounting fixtures to 

the Hu-25 aircraft.

Section 5.3:

The contractor shall also provide mounting fixtures, mounting beams, 

and bellows assembly for interfacing the mounting fixtures to the Hu25 aircraft.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Some travel (minimal) may be required to accomplish the objectives of this Task. This includes 2 trips 

from the contractor location to NASA Langley. 

Additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:
8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-009_Mod4 CY3

Task Order Title: Mechanical Design Engineering Support for ASCENDS CarbonHawk 

Experiment Simulator (ACES) IIP effort

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: steven.gayle

Organization: D202:Mechanical Systems Branch

Email Address: steven.w.gayle@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

I. The Active Sensing of CO2 Emissions over Nights, Days, and Seasons (ASCENDS) mission 

consists of simultaneous laser remote sensing of CO2, O2 and CO on a global scale using a 

satellite platform in earth orbit. The mission will result in the first global column measurement of 

CO2 that will aim to determine the land and ocean sources and sinks of CO2. In a 2007 report 

entitled “Earth Science and Applications from Space: National Imperatives for the Next Decade 

and Beyond”, the National Research Council (NRC) supported a mission launch date for 

ASCENDS in the 2019 timeframe. NASA LaRC is working on the Modulated Fiber Laser Lidar 

(MFLL) technique, also known as Intensity Modulated CW (IMCW) based laser absorption 

spectrometer (LAS), for past several years. The contractor shall provide technical support to 

develop instrument performance models, conduct hardware development, and support field 

testing. This field testing shall include extensive aircraft flights demonstrating the CO2 and O2 

measurement in a variety of surface and atmospheric conditions from various altitudes. The 

major elements of this effort include, but not limited to, development of performance models, 

LAS instrument design and development, aircraft specific payload design and assembly, 

aircraft integration, data collection and analysis, and hardware risk reduction 

activities. Langley Research Center was recently awarded NASA ROSES IIP titled ASCENDS 

CarbonHawk Experiment Simulator (ACES). The objectives of the ACES effort are as follows: 

a. Demonstrate measurements of column CO2 mixing ratios with a high-altitude 

(GlobalHawk) airborne instrument architecture scalable to the ASCENDS mission 

requirements.

b. Develop full physics model of the instrument to support investigation of atmospheric

effects (cloud/aerosol influences, surface reflectivity, etc.) on active CO2 mixing ratio 

measurements.

c. Conduct ground and flight tests of the instrument to validate model and quantify 

instrument performance.

d. Enhance the performance of the MFLL airborne system by insertion/replacement of 

components from the Advanced Component Technology (amplifiers/telescope) and 

Small Business Innovative Research (DFBs/modulators/amplifiers) Programs.
II. The scope of work for this activity includes mechanical engineering design support for the 

ongoing ACES IIP effort. The contractor shall support the development of:

a. Mechanical engineering design models of ACES transmitter and receiver assemblies and 

telescope 

b. Assist in engineering design efforts related to telescope fabrication, assembly, alignment, 

testing,and integration efforts

c. Evaluate mechanical and thermal specifications of the ACES instrument subassemblies 

and associated accessories and develop requirements for flight integration and airborne 

experiments pertaining to Global Hawk, UC 8 and DC 12 aircraft platforms

d. Perform thermal and structural analyses as required by the ACES effort 

Mod 1: 

e. Perform Structural Analysis of the ACES Gold Box Design.

f. Provide a Fabrication Liaison for the ACES Gold Box Fabrication.

III. Responsiveness will be an important metric for task performance. The contractor shall keep 

the government informed of all activities, such as work successes, problems, and potential 

problems, as soon as they are known. 

Mod 2: The purpose of this mod is to extend the period of performance end date 

to match the updated ACES schedule due to rephasing and furlough impact.

Mod 3: The purpose of this mod is to extend the period of performance to April 

30, 2014 to allow the government additional time to provide the final dimensions 

to the contractor in order for the contractor to complete their required technical 

reports.

Mod 4: The purpose of this mod is to extend the period of performance to May 

31, 2014 to allow the government additional time to provide the final dimensions 

to the contractor in order for the contractor to complete required drawings.
3.0 Special Requirements

The ACES instrument system includes export controlled technology. No foreign nationals are 

used on this task. The Carbon hawk system includes sensitive proprietary information. The 

contractor shall be required to sign a commercial non-disclosure agreement. ACES related 

documents will be provided by NASA TM.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

The Period of Performance for this task is February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

Mod 2: The new Period of Performance is February 1, 2013 through February 28, 

2014.

Mod 3: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through April 30, 

2014.

Mod 4: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through May 31, 

2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Task Deliverables: 

1. Development of Computer Aided Design (CAD) engineering models of mechanical systems 

design concepts of proposed flight experiments that meet technical requirements as provided 

by the Engineering Development Team Lead

2. Development of technical reports and presentations describing technical specifications and 

features of systems under consideration and how these specifications meet technical, resource, 

and schedule requirements as related to mechanical, thermo-structural, and associated 

interfaces and interactions.

3. Monthly progress reports.

Mod 1:

4. Stress Analysis Summary/Report delivered via email in Word or PDF 

format by: 5/01/13

5. ACES Gold Box Fabrication completed by: 7/29/13
6. Generate/update engineering documents to support project meetings 

and proposal development as required by the TM.

The format, delivery method and due date of the deliverables will be communicated by the NASA 

TM to the contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel Requirements: Shall travel twice a year to evaluate telescope design and fabrication 

process. Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-011_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Mobile Lidar Systems

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: larry.petway

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: larry.b.petway@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide engineering and scientific support for development of advanced 

laser and lidar systems as follows: 

1. Currently NASA Langley has a Ce:LiSAF ozone DIAL lidar system that is being 

refurbished with the intention of making ground based atmospheric profile 

measurements of ozone. The lidar once operational will be placed in an existing 

Langley trailer to allow routine atmospheric measurements at various locations. This 

system may become part of a national ozone network in the future. This task will 

accomplish the flowing objectives:

a. All necessary equipment, labor and travel will be funded under this task.

b. The Ce:LiSAF ozone lidar will be integrated into the trailer and successfully 

tested at Langley.

2. NASA Langley is developing a coherent lidar instrument concept for planetary 

missions. Under this sub-task, the contractor shall develop lidar models and perform 

design and performance analyses for various candidate system concepts. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015, to provide 

continuing engineering and scientific support for the development of 

advanced laser and lidar systems as described in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

none
4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015

Provide laser and LIDAR support to ongoing development efforts for Earth and planetary 

science programs. Technical thrusts of support shall include coherent detection lidar and 

Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) design, analyses, and systems development. The top-level 

milestones of this task are provided below. 

Task 1:

06/1/2013 - The Ce:LiSAF ozone lidar will be integrated into the trailer and successfully tested 

at Langley.

Task 2

04/01/2013 Specification of preliminary operational parameters of planetary coherent lidar 

instrument

01/31/2014 Projected performance of the planetary coherent lidar instrument in measuring 

Mars atmospheric parameters

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver monthly status reports submitted electronically to the TM, for 

both task 1 & 2

For task 1:
The contractor shall integrate the Ce:LiSAF ozone lidar into the trailer and successfully tested 

at Langley to ensure successful operability.

For Task 2:

The contractor shall deliver to the TM the developed lidar models and performance analyses 

for candidate lidar system concepts. This information should be delivered to the TM 

electronically.

The government will keep all the information developed under this the contract.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

There is no travel associated with this task.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-012_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Doppler Lidar Signal Processing 

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: glenn.hines

Organization: D207:Flight Software Systems Branch

Email Address: glenn.d.hines@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide engineering and scientific support for development of advanced 

signal processing algorithms for a Doppler lidar system as described below:

The signal processing algorithms are targeted for an existing Doppler lidar system. This includes 

the development of a Welch Periodogram signal processing intellectual property (IP) core for 

embedding in a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The IP core will be provided to NASA 

LaRC. All necessary pre/post processing, and system interface components will also be 

developed including front-end data collection from the system analog to digital converters 

(three channels, 14-bit, 200 – 500 MHz sample rate), application of a window function 

(Hamming/Hanning/Blackman/etc.), fourier transformation of the windowed function, 

magnitude detection, ratio application, and peak detection. This IP will be targeted to a FPGA 

(eg. Xilinx Virtex 5) architecture interfaced to one or more DDR and/or QDR memory banks and 

to a host processor via PCI/PCIe. Each input channel is divided into three segments in time and 

processed separately. Each segment may also be filtered using a pre-defined filter. All 

processing must occur in real-time (up to 30 data acquisition cycles per second). 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing engineering and scientific support for the development of 
advanced signal processing algorithms for a Doppler lidar system

described in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

None.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

Milestones:

1. Complete development of three channel, three segment Welch periodogram (on 64K points) 

Power Spectral Density estimation core, and associated processing. 

2. Remove 3L GUI build dependencies from the current NASA LaRC algorithm and add Xilinx 

ChipScope to capture internal FPGA state. 

3. Build Periodogram Processing Infrastructure onto FPGA hardware including all required 

interfacing to memories and host. 

4. Add Periodogram processing to FPGA hardware.

5. Extend the length of the 64K periodogram up to 256K depending on system 

hardware resources. 

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver monthly status reports electronically to the technical monitor (TM) 

in a format and schedule agreed upon between the NASA TM and the contractor.

The contractor shall deliver periodogram IP source code to the technical monitor (TM) in a 

format and schedule agreed upon between the NASA TM and the contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The IP core shall be verified through logic simulation. Simulation of the processing core shall be 

performed via behavioral logic simulation using source RTL code. Stimulus is provided by the 
fixed-point model. Timing simulation shall be performed using the synthesized placed and 

routed netlist to verify operation with worst-case timing modeled. Results shall be postprocessed and verified against floating-point and fixed-point models. The output shall be 

verified for exact bit accuracy, while the final magnitude output shall be verified via signal to 

noise ratio check. This work shall attempt to leverage NASA Langley's current Doppler lidar 

signal processing firmware to the fullest extent possible in order to expedite development. The 

contractor shall provide support for integration of the core into the Doppler lidar system 

through telecons, iterative source deliverables, email, and up to two trips to NASA LaRC if 

required as determined by the TM and additional travel information will be provided to the contractor 

by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-015_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Ultra Long Single Precision Floating Point FFT for Xilinx Virtex FPGA

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: tak-kwong.ng

Organization: D203:Electronic Systems Branch

Email Address: tak-kwong.ng-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide engineering and scientific support for the development of 

advanced signal processing algorithms for the High-Speed On-Board Data Processing 

for Science Instruments (HOPS) project as described below:

The signal processing algorithms are targeted for HOPS. This includes the 

development of a single-precision floating point (IEEE 754) FFT intellectual property 

(IP) for embedding in a Xilinx Virtex-5 and Virtex-6 field programmable gate array 

(FPGA) interfaced to one or more DDR and/or QDR memory banks and to a host 

processor via PCI/PCIe. The length of the FFT is base lined at 64K points, but it may 

be extended up to 1M points. All processing shall occur in real-time with a base lined 

sampling rate of 200 million samples per second. All necessary pre/post processing, 

and system interface components shall also be developed.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to include the engineering efforts 

required to implement the ASCENDS Air-Borne HDL. 

A. The contractor shall provide engineering and scientific support for the 

engineering efforts to implement the ASCENDS Air-Borne Hardware Descriptive 

Language (HDL) as described below:
1. The contractor shall start with the existing 64K ultra long single precision floating point Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). 

Input frames are written into the Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) memory via the host interface. A FFT is performed on each frame 

with the result saved. Four sets of complex coefficients are stored in Quad Data Rate (QDR) memory. For each set, a complex 

multiply with the stored FFT results followed by an Inverse Fast Fourier Transform (IFFT). The magnitude of each IFFT result is 

taken and the peak of each IFFT frame is determined and saved together with the corresponding index for the host interface. 

2. The following block diagram shows the hardware implementation of the ASCENDS Air-Borne algorithm.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to include additional engineering 

efforts required: to enhance the precision of the products computed by the 

ASCENDS Air-Borne algorithm implemented on the field programmable gate 
array (FPGA) board and the reusability of the hardware description language 

(HDL) modules; to develop the hardware implementation of the 3D Winds 

algorithm; and to port and to develop new HDL modules to the NASA developed 

FPGA board (HOPS Custom Board), as described below:

1. The contractor shall start with the existing HDL modules and substitute the floating 

point operators with the functional equivalent modules provided by Xilinx. The contractor 

shall update the math models to match the calculation performed by Xilinx floating point 

operators.

2. The contractor shall update the ultra-long fast Fourier transform (FFT) module to 

utilize a single clock source. The contractor shall update the HDL modules to adhere to 

HOPS’ generic HDL interface. The contractor shall remove the build dependencies on the 

script provided by 4DSP Inc.

3. For the 3D Winds algorithm implementation, the contractor shall make use of existing 

HDL modules. Input sample set, up to 64K data points, written into the memory at a rate 

between 10 to 20 sample sets per second. A FFT shall be performed on a segment that is 

formed by overlapping samples and zero padding. A frequency power spectrum shall be 

computed on the FFT output. The power spectrums for the first r segments are 

accumulated. The accumulated power spectrum is normalized and peak detection is 

performed. If the peak is outside of the pre-defined frequency range, the remaining 

segments are discarded and the next sample set will be processed. Otherwise the peak 

frequency is recorded as the reference peak frequency. The power spectrums of the next 

k segments are computed. The power spectrum is shifted based on the difference 

between the peak frequency and the reference peak frequency. It will be accumulate in the 

k Power Spectrum B bins. After processing N sample data sets, normalized peak 

detections are performed on the k Power Spectrum B bins. The peak values and the peak 

frequencies are the data processing products. 

The following block diagram shows the hardware implementation of the 3D Winds data 

processing algorithm for Mod 2:

4. The contractor shall support the hardware development of HOPS custom board by 

providing inputs to the FPGA pin-outs.
5. The contractor shall support the implementation of data processing algorithms on 

HOPS custom board by developing Quad Data Rate II-Plus (QDRII+) static random access 

memory (SRAM) controller HDL module, Double Data Rate 2(DDR2) synchronous dynamic 

random access memory (SDRAM) controller HDL module, host interface HDL module, and 

simulation structure. 

6. The contractor shall port the HDL modules targeted for the 4DSP FC6301 FPGA board 

to the HOPS custom board.

7. The contractor shall document and deliver all HDL modules in VHSIC Hardware 

Description Language (VHDL).

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to include 

additional engineering requirements needed to 

support the testing of 3D Winds algorithm on HOPS 

COTS board; to port ULFFT_DEMO, ASCENDS, and 

3D Winds algorithm and to develop new VHDL 

modules to the NASA developed FPGA board (HOPS 

custom board), and to support the testing on HOPS 

custom board, as described below:

1. The contractor shall support the testing and 

changes of 3D Winds algorithm for HOPS COTS 

board.
2. The contractor shall develop QDR2+ controller in 

VHDL for HOPS custom board with a minimum 

operating speed of 200 MHz.

3. The contractor shall develop DDR2 controller in 

VHDL for HOPS custom board with a minimum 

operating speed of 200 MHz. 

4. The contractor shall develop stand-alone QDR2+ 

and DDR2 test function for HOPS custom board.

5. The contractor shall port and support testing of 

ULFFT_DEMO, ASCENDS, and 3D Winds 

algorithm to HOPS custom board.

6. The contractor shall document and deliver all 

HDL modules in VHDL.

3.0 Special Requirements

none.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Milestones:

1. Functional FFT ready for hardware integration

2. Logic ready to run on hardware.

3. Support hardware testing and make modifications.

Mod 2: The purpose of this Mod is to extend the period of performance for the 

entire task to: February 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014.
Mod 3: The new period of performance for this task is February 1, 2013 

through June 30, 2015.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

Monthly status reports are submitted electronically to the technical monitor (TM).

Deliverables:

1. Synthesizable ultra long floating point FFT IP VHDL source code targeted for Xilinx 

Virtex-5(and/or Virtex-6) FPGA

2. Test bench for the ultra long floating point FFT IP in VHDL

Format and schedules for the deliverables shall be agreed upon between the NASA TM and 

the contractor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to include the following deliverables required 

to implement the ASCENDS Air-Borne HDL.

3. SystemC models for the CplxMult and Magnitude Peak Detect.

4. Synthesizable VHDL source codes targeted Xilinx Virtex-6(and/or Virtex-5) 

FPGA implementing the ASCENDS Air-Borne algorithm.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to include the additional deliverables 

required to enhance the precision of the products computed by the ASCENDS 

Air-Borne algorithm implemented on the field programmable gate array (FPGA) 

board, the reusability of the hardware description language (HDL) modules, to 

develop the hardware implementation of the 3D Winds algorithm, to port and to 

develop new HDL modules to the NASA developed FPGA board (HOPS Custom 

Board): 
5. C functions for Xilinx floating point operators that are utilized in the contractor’s 

developed HDL modules (due January 31, 2014).

6. Updated ultra-long FFT HDL module reflecting a single clock source implementation (due 

January 31, 2014).

7. Updated ASCENDS air-borne HDL modules adhering to HOPS’ generic HDL interface 

(due January 31, 2014).

8. Updated ASCENDS air-borne top level module reflecting the removal of build 

dependencies on the 4DSP scripts (due January 31, 2014).

9. 3D Winds HDL modules (due January 31, 2014).

10. HOPS custom board FPGA memory interface and host interface pin-outs (due January 

31, 2014).

11. QDRII+ SRAM controller HDL module, DDR2 SDRAM controller HDL module, host 

interface HDL modules for HOPS custom board. All adhere to HOPS’ generic HDL 

interface (due July 31, 2014).
12. Simulation structure (due July 31, 2014).

13. All HDL modules that are ported to HOPS custom board (due September 30, 2014).

14. Documentation (Microsoft Office via email) for all delivered HDL modules 

(due September 30, 2014).

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to include 

the change of due date for #14 above, and add a 

deliverable required to support the testing of HOPS 

custom board, as described below:

14. Documentation (Microsoft Office via email) for 

all delivered HDL modules (due December 31, 

2014).

15. Stand-alone QDR2+ and DDR2 test function for 

HOPS custom board (due July 31, 2014).

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The IP core should be a single clock domain design for Xilinx Virtex-5 and Virtex-6 

implementation. This work shall attempt to leverage NASA Langley's current Doppler 

lidar signal processing firmware to the fullest extent possible in order to expedite 

development.

The IP shall be verified through logic simulation. Simulation of the processing core 

shall be performed via behavioral logic simulation using source RTL code. Stimulus is 

provided by the floating point model. Timing verification of the placed and routed netlist 
should be performed using standard Xilinx ISE tool against the worst-case timing 

model. Timing simulation shall be performed using the placed and routed netlist to 

verify operation with worst-case timing model. Results are post-processed and 

verified against floating-point models.

The contractor shall provide support for integration of the core into HOPS through 

telecons, iterative source deliverables, email, and up to two trips to NASA LaRC if 

required as determined by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-016_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: Design and Testing of Metamaterial-Backed Patch Antenna Array

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Anne.Mackenzie

Organization: D319:Electromagnetics & Sensors Branch

Email Address: Anne.Mackenzie-1@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Background: This task supports the C&I Tier II program, "Metamaterial-Backed Conformal 

Antennas for Space Exploration," which has been awarded funding for the Fiscal Year 2013 to 

perform the second phase of the research. Based on results of the first year's work, it has been 

recommended to change the name to "Metamaterial-Enhanced Conformal Antennas for Space 

Exploration." In the second year's work, the modeling, fabrication and testing methods 

developed during the first year will be implemented to continue attempting to build a 

successful metamaterial-enhanced patch antenna. 

2.1 Task Description: This task requires an experienced microwave engineer and consists of 

three parts.

a) The first part is to assist with the fabrication and testing of single patches and metamaterial 

arrays that will be fabricated during fiscal year 2013. The purpose of the testing is to determine 

the resonant frequencies of the fabricated patch antennas and metamaterials.

b) The second part is to build a feed network suitable for an array of X-band metamaterialenhanced patches, in accordance with the Contactor's design notes from the first year’s 

work. The design should make use of lightweight and physically small components, such as 

MMIC components, where practical, and should be laid out with the idea of placement on the 

external surface of a spacecraft. When a suitable combination of patch and metamaterial has 

been achieved as determined by the Task Monitor, the antenna will operate in the metamaterial 

stop band.

c) The Contractor shall then build at least one channel of the feed network required for a small 

metamaterial antenna array to operate in the receive mode.
Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to replace Section 2.0, b and c of the task as set forth below. 

This change is needed in order to re-define the work:

b) The second part is to build a feed network suitable for an array of X-band 

metamaterial-enhanced patches. The contractor will have access to the previous design 

notes from the first year’s work for optional use upon start of task. The design shall make 

use of lightweight and physically small components, such as MMIC components, where 

practical, and shall be laid out with the idea of placement on the external surface of a 

spacecraft. When a suitable combination of patch and metamaterial has been achieved 

as determined by the Task Monitor, the antenna will operate in the metamaterial stop 

band.

c) The contractor shall design, build, and test enough of the antenna receiver to 

demonstrate the integration of two patch antennas into an array for which a pattern can 

be measured.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance 

by an additional two weeks to allow for the completion of a final written report.

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance to allow for additional hardware development that 

increases the functionality and level of integration of the receiver 

system. The Contractor has completed the fabrication and functional 

testing of the two-channel receiver to demonstrate the active array 

metamaterial phased array concept under development by NASA. 

2.2 Additional Task Description: The Contractor shall support (1) the 

integration of the completed receiver, (2) the NASA-provided 

metamaterial array, (3) the development of a multi-channel 

receiver. These additional requirements shall include three areas of 

investigation as set forth below:

a) Antenna chamber testing of metamaterial phased array: The 

Contractor shall provide support during NASA testing of the prototype 

metamaterial phased array. The Contractor shall integrate the twochannel demonstration receiver and the NASA provided antenna array 

and support the installation of the array into the antenna 
chamber. Antenna testing and antenna pattern measurements will be 

performed by NASA.

b) Receiver mixer/IF module design for the metamaterial receiver: The Contractor shall 

design a down conversion module and intermediate frequency amplifier module for the 

metamaterial array. The design shall be compatible with the bandpass filter (BPF) and 

low noise amplifier (LNA) preamplifier (preamp) demonstrated previously. The design 

shall include four channels and shall further integrate the preamp to reduce the size and 

weight. The output of the completed receiver shall be compatible with a commercial high 

speed data acquisition system and shall enable algorithms for agile beamforming to be 

demonstrated, albeit not in real time.

c) Fabricate and test a four-channel LNA/feed network: The Contractor 

shall build and test four BPF/LNA preamp modules and a four-channel 

antenna receiver. A data acquisition system shall be developed to 

provide “off line” processing and beamforming. The contractor shall 

measure the final performance and characterize the performance of the 

receiver. This receiver shall then be combined with the metamaterial 

phased array for NASA antenna pattern characterization and end-toend testing of the metamaterial/active feed phased array concept.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: ⁯None

Other (Specify): None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 though September 30, 2013.
Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to change the period of 

performance:

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through October 14, 

2013.

Mod 3: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

October 14, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

At the conclusion of the task (September 30, 2013), the Contractor shall provide a written 

report describing the finished feed network design and its performance and deliver it electronically via 

email to the NASA TM. The report shall include recommendations for fabrication of a similar but larger 

antenna array. 

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to change the delivery date of a final written report 

for the above deliverable:

At the conclusion of the task (October 14, 2013), the Contractor shall provide a written 

report describing the finished feed network design and its performance and deliver it 

electronically via email to the NASA TM (in Microsoft Office format). The report 

shall include recommendations for fabrication of a similar but larger antenna array.

Mod 3: During the performance of the task, the Contractor shall meet with the 

NASA TM at least once monthly to review progress on the task. By the 

conclusion of the task (October 14, 2014), the Contractor shall provide a written 

report describing the results of testing the two-channel design and also the 

design and performance of the four-channel receiver and deliver it electronically 

via email to the NASA TM (in Microsoft Office format). The report shall include a 

brief discussion of considerations for implementing the metamaterial antenna 

and receiver design on a single chip having a common high-permittivity 

substrate. In addition, the Contractor shall provide a white paper discussing 

possible applications of band gap metamaterials by October 14, 2014.
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The Government will provide a workspace for the Contractor to perform the building and 

testing of the array feed network.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-018_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Ultra-Low Temperature Mechanism Research and Development

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: bo.trieu

Organization: D202:Mechanical Systems Branch

Email Address: Bo.C.Trieu@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.0 The objective of this task is to provide research and development capabilities in the areas of multidisciplinary system design, analysis, simulation and prototyping of ground-based, airborne and spaceborne laser/lidar remote sensing and related technologies.

2.1 The contractor shallperform frequency up-conversion device research and development. Tasks shall 

include but are not limited to, theoretical calculations, computer modeling and simulation, and perform 

laboratory experiments in the areas of solid state lasers, non-linear devices, optics alignment and 

optimization, and performance characterization as determined by the NASA TM for the research. The 

contractor shall develop and implement laser frequency stabilization and control techniques to the upconversion device. In particular, the contractor shall:

1 Develop a theoretical model for simulating the up-conversion efficiency, and acceptance bandwidth 

based on the nonlinear property of PPMgOLN. A resonantly enhancement ring-cavity will be designed 

for pump power enhancement.

2. Design and procure PPMgOLN crystals. The period of PPMgOLN will be calculated considering 

nonlinearity and dispersion. The efficiency and bandwidth will be determined.

3. Develop a pump enhancement sum-frequency cavity, and demonstrate frequency up conversion. Two 

upconversion devices will be demonstrated; one is to convert 1.57micron photons to 0.634micron 

photons, and the other is to convert 2.05micron photons to 0.7micron photons. The conversion 

efficiency of both devices will be measured. The expected up-conversion efficiency shall be > 65%. 
Success criteria for this task shall be successfully demonstration of the upconversion process, efficiently 

detection of infrared signals with Si-APD via the upconversion device, approaches for improving the 

efficiency and packing the device. 

2.2 The contractor shall support concurrent design projects in 2-micron laboratories located in 

the Engineering Directorate at LaRC. The contractor shall perform optical design, electrical design, and 

laser operation optimization for continuous-wave and pulsed solid-state lasers and nonlinear optics 

devices. The contractor shall collaborate with LaRC researchers in the enhancement of the 2-micron pulsed 

laser technology focusing in the areas of pulse energy, beam quality, wall-plug efficiency, compactness, 

ruggedness, and lifetime testings.

2.3 The contractor shall contribute to the development of Lidar Technologies to include but not limited to 

detectors covering the 1-2 micron wavelength range, both diffraction-limited and non-diffraction-limited 

telescopes with diameters from 10-40 cm, conical step-stare scanners with diameters from 10-25 cm, 

alignment technologies for both coherent and noncoherent (direct) lidar systems covering wavelengths 

from 1-2 microns, custom power supplies, custom electronic control circuitry, specialized test set ups, by 

performing theoretical analyses, operating relevant computer software written in C, C++, LabView, and 

Visual Basic, and performing the supporting laboratory experiments in the appropriate Engineering 

Directorate lab as determined by the task monitor.

2.4 Performance Standards:

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

• The developments of Up-conversion devices are accomplished by schedules agreed upon by the NASA 

Technical Monitor and contractor

• Analysis and interpretation of science data are documented and/or presented within established time 

frames agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor 

• Required documents are received within time period requested by NASA Technical Monitor 

• Data bases, web sites, and graphical products are created within time period requested by NASA 

Technical Monitor

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing support for ultra-low temperature mechanism research 

and development requirements in Section 2.0 above.
3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): No

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

All deliverables shall be provided electronically to the TM as agreed upon with the contractor and 

TM. The contractor shall deliver data products including designs, documentation, test/evaluation plans, 

modeling techniques, software source code, characterization results, and analysis to the TM in an agreed 

upon time and format between the NASA TM and the contractor. The data products shall be delivered 

within 1 month after completion or as agreed upon between the contractor and the TM electronically or 

other media as agreed upon between the NASA TM and the contractor. The contractor shall deliver the 

following in an agreed upon format between the NASA TM and the contractor:

 Monthly report providing current status and accomplishments for the task to be provided 

electronically in an agreed upon schedule between the NASA TM and the contractor.

 Analysis and design drawings of the up-conversion device by June 30, 2013.

 The laboratory setup for the upconversion device by Sep. 30, 2013

 Demonstration of up-conversion device by December 31, 2013

 Experimental data and supporting documentation provided electronically as required by the 

NASA Technical Monitor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Government Furnished Equipment, Facilities and Procedures

 Laboratory, necessary lab equipment and instrument for experimental tasks.

 Travel to one domestic conference/year, duration of one week.

 As need arise, additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel 

requirements shall be provided to the contractor by the TM


7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-019_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: Data Processing for Lidar Ranging Systems

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: farzin.amzajerdian

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: F.Amzajerdian@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

I. Signal processing and image reconstruction is needed for the various lidar systems tested at 

NASA LaRC’s Sensor Test Range (STR) and in the field from aircraft and rocket-powered 

free-flyer platforms. Because of the various system architectures and technologies used in the 

design of these lidar systems, most signal processing algorithms and image reconstruction 

methods will require system specific analysis of the system under test.

II. The contractor shall perform analyses of lidar performance data and derive/present 

their performance characteristics. This activity shall include, but is not limited to:

1. Range measurement accuracy.

2. Range measurement precision.

3. Range resolved resolution.

4. Angular resolution.

5. Radiometric analysis.

III. In addition, any systematic errors or observations discovered about the sensor shall be 

analyzed and reported. The goal of this task is to understand the strengths and limitations 

of the lidar systems through experimental data analysis and develop new signal processing 

algorithms accordingly.

2.1 Performance Standards

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:
1. Analysis and interpretation of science data are documented and/or presented within 

established time frames agreed upon between the NASA Technical Monitor and contractor 

1. Required documents are received on time based on schedules and agreements agreed upon 

during monthly meetings between the NASA TM and the contractor.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016 to provide 

continuing algorithm development, lidar signal processing, and 

performance analyses for the lidar experiments described in Section 

2.0.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): Yes

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through January 

31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

1. Monthly report of accomplishments shall be delivered in electronic format (Microsoft 

Office) to the TM by the end of the following month.

2. The Contractor shall meet with the Task Monitor during the first week of each month to set 

schedules and priorities for data processing for that month. Priorities depend on instrument 

performance and analysis of previous results and cannot be determined in advance. The 

contractor shall not be expected to process all data received from the instrument provider; 

rather the contractor shall analyze the data subset selected in concert with the TM in their 

monthly schedule/priority meetings. 

3. The contractor shall discuss analysis results with the TM and other technical personnel 

within 1 week after results are obtained and prepare the results for presentation and/or 

distribution as appropriate on schedules agreed to by the contractor and TM.
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

This work will require at least one travel for attending a technical conference in 

California. Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-022_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: ACCESS Project, Engineering Services and Prototyping

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: craig.cleckner

Organization: D1:Research Services Directorate

Email Address: Craig.S.Cleckner@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

A. The NASA Alternative-Fuel Effects on Contrails and Cruise Emissions (ACCESS) experiment 

is designed to investigate fuel effects on aircraft cruise emissions and contrail formation. The 

scientific measurements enabling this experiment are the responsibility of the Science 

Directorate (Dr. Bruce Anderson, PI). Although the composition of exhaust from gas-turbine 

engines burning synthetic fuels has been thoroughly documented in recent ground-based 

studies, because of the difficulty in simulating low pressure and temperature conditions in 

ground tests, there is still great uncertainty regarding how the fuels will effect emissions at 

flight altitudes. To fill this information gap, the ACCESS Project will conduct a series of flight 

experiments using the LaRC HU-25 Falcon Jet aircraft to make detailed measurements of gas, 

aerosol and ice particles in the near-field behind the NASA DC-8 aircraft burning either 

standard petroleum-based fuel or fuels composed of varying fractions of synthetic 

alternatives manufactured from renewable carbon feed stocks. 

B. The identified chase plane, the NASA LaRC HU-25 Falcon jet, will be outfitted with a suite 

of sampling probes and insitu instruments. The effort described under this task order deals 

with the design, analyses, and prototyping of these subsystems.

C. This task supports the Alternative-Fuel Effects on Contrails and Cruise Emissions (ACCESS) 

experiment. Support includes mechanical design, analyses of engineering designs, and 

prototyping of aircraft-related hardware. Combinations of these services may include 

complete design-to-fabrication solutions by the contractor, and build-to-print prototyping of 

NASA-provided designs. 
D. The contractor shall provide the technical staff and work processes to accomplish the 

requirements specified in the Task Order. Responsiveness shall be an important metric for 

task performance. The contractor shall keep the government informed of all activities, such as 

work successes, problems, and potential problems, as soon as they are known. The format of 

technical progress reports (see 6.0, Deliverables) shall be established with the TM to provide 

maximum value. These reports shall be used to confirm priorities and adherence to schedule 

constraints. Metrics for delivery schedules shall be established and evolved through the 

planning mechanism of the technical progress reports. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add the following to section 2.0 above:

The contractor shall provide materials, fabrication, and prototyping required to meet 

task order requirements including HSRL diffuser air system components, window cell 

components and cover plates, and other aircraft-related hardware as identified. Specific 

components and quantities will be specified by NASA as design details are finalized.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance for the 

entire task through January 31, 2015 to match the updated ACCESS Project Plan due to 

schedule rephasing, anticipation of additional project phases, as well as furlough impact.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Additional task milestones and schedule details will be established by the TM and agreed to 

by the contractor in monthly planning and coordination meetings. Period of Performance is 

February 1, 2013 through January 30, 2014. 

Kick-Off meeting February 2013
Mod 2: The new period of performance is Febraury 1, 2013 through 

January 30, 2015.

Mod 3: The new deliverable for the four aircraft racks added under mod 3 shall 

be delivered NLT May 30, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide quarterly progress reports of the task status of accomplishments 

electronically to the NASA TM. The status of ongoing tasks, results, and issues shall be 

reported to the TM through weekly status meetings. At the completion of each subtask, the 

contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

 Design data for contractor-led design tasks; including drawings and supporting 

analyses.

 Prototype services for contractor and NASA-provided designs.

 Documentation: Delivery of drawings, analyses reports, and material certifications 

shall be in both paper and electronic format.

Mod 1: The purpose of this mod is to add the following to section 5.0 above:

 Delivery of materials, fabrications, and prototypes for aircraft-related 

HSRL components.

Mod 3: The purpose of this mod is to add the following to section 5.0 above:
 The Contractor shall fabricate four additional aircraft 15U racks, 

identical to previous racks fabricated under this task 

order. Minor improvements are allowed.

 Delivery of material traceability, certifications, and drawings 

showing any changes to the standard rack design required in 

Mod 3. (A drawing set is not required if these racks fully conform 

to previous models.)

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Some travel (minimal) may be required to accomplish the objectives of this Task.

For purposes of estimation, the contractor may assume two one-day trips to NASA 

during the Period of Performance.

Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-023_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: MEDLI Mission Operations Manager

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Christopher.Kuhl

Organization: B103:Science & Flight Projects Contract Branch

Email Address: christopher.a.kuhl@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall be responsible for the development and implementation of the MEDLI Mission 

Operations Plan (MOP) at LaRC, ARC, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corp. (LMSSC) (Denver), JPL 

and KSC. The MOM will monitor and document all MEDLI mission operations activities. During mission 

activities, the MOM will interface with MSL Mission Operations team to provide input into the activities 

as related to MEDLI Mission Operations. The MOM will also work closely with MEDLI Science and 

Engineering to assure procedures are being followed completely. 

Description of Work 

The contractor shall:

1. Participate in and support technical and operations interchange meetings with NASA, JPL, and 

LMSSC in which Mission Operations issues are addressed. In person support shall be provided 

when needed.

2. Support MEDLI Integration and Test activities at LaRC, LMSSC, JPL, and KSC.

3. Review Mission Operations procedures and data with NASA. In person support shall be 

provided when needed.

4. Provide analyses, as required, to assess the impact of mission operations on mission success.

5. Develop plans for data archival

Performance Standards

The contractor performance shall be evaluated on:

1. Establishing a rapport and regular communication with the MSL Mission Operations Team

2. Completes reports and documents on time

3. Effectively interfaces with MSL Mission Operations

4. Successfully archive the MEDLI and ancillary flight data
Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015, to provide 

continuing support for the MEDLI Mission Operations requirements 

in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): No

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

- The contractor shall submit status report bi-monthly electronically via email to Technical Monitor by the 

last business day of the month in Microsoft word format.

- The contractor shall provide a MEDLI Mission Operations lessons learned report to the Technical 

Monitor at an agreed upon schedule and format between the NASA TM and contractor. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Travel is required to complete this task. It is estimated that there will be travel to JPL to support final 

mission operations. At this time, 1-2 trips with durations of 4 days or less each are anticipated. 

additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall be 

provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:
8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-024_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: CERES FM6 JPSS-1 FVTS Simulators

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: joseph.delcorso

Organization: D206:Structural & Thermal Systems Branch

Email Address: joseph.a.delcorso@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall perform tasks in support of the Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy 

System (CERES) project design, development, fabrication, assembly, test, and delivery of CERES 

Flight Model (FM) 6 Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)-1 simulators for integration with the JPSS1 Flight Vehicle Test Suite (FVTS). This specifically includes support to CERES FM6 JPSS-1 

simulator overall definition and architecture, electrical engineering design and electronics parts 

selection, software design and construction, systems engineering, support to design 

fabrication, assembly, test, and delivery, as well as support to documentation production and 

design life cycle reviews. Two types of simulators are being developed for the JPSS-1 FVTS: one 

electronics based hardware simulator (EDU) and one electronics based operations simulator 

(Ops). The tasks requiring support during this performance period are: 

2.1 Design and Development Support: The contractor shall support NASA LaRC in 

implementing a CERES FM6 JPSS-1 EDU and Ops simulator design and development 

effort with the intent to meet the operational and performance requirements 

specified by the JPSS-1 Flight Project FVTS subsystem. This shall include support in 

examination of government provided specifications and requirements for the JPSS1 instrument simulators, development of concepts and architectures to satisfy the 

specifications and requirements, electrical and electronics design including electrical 

parts selection, software design and development, and support to simulator 

development and development testing consistent with a concept/preliminary 

design and critical design development phases. The contractor shall as part of this 

effort provide support to the CERES FM-6 JPSS-1 simulator document definition and 

document development as specified by the Technical Monitor (TM) The contractor 
shall also provide support to and participate in internal design and development 

reviews and reviews with JPSS. 

2.2 Systems Engineering Support: The contractor shall provide support to the CERES 

FM6 JPSS-1 simulator design and development systems engineering effort assisting 

NASA in formulating, managing, and tracking FM6 JPSS-1 simulator requirements, 

and requirements verification and validation activities. The contractor shall support 

NASA in defining a requirements solution baseline for the FM6 JPSS-1 simulators 

that satisfies the JPSS-1 FVTS physical and functional interface assisting in 

assessments and evaluation of proposed JPSS-1 FVTS -to- FM6 JPSS-1 Simulators 

interface control documentation (ICD) and other JPSS satellite controlling systems 

engineering documentation. The contractor shall support NASA design reviews with 

appropriate documentation. Note: documents to be provided by TM and/or access 

will be made available to a central server where documents reside].

2.3 Performance Standards

2.3.1 Performance Standard for Design and Development Support: 

2.3.1.1 PDR Level: The contractor shall support an evaluation of CERES 

FM6 Simulator design (e.g., hardware and software design 

evaluation, FVTS instrument simulator specifications, 

requirements validation, alignment to NASA standards, etc.) at a 

Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for relevance and for validation 

of a design solution and authority to proceed for both the EDU 

and the Ops simulator. 

2.3.1.2 CDR Level: The contractor shall support an evaluation of CERES 

FM6 Simulator at a Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of the 

period of performance. The contractor shall produce and 

document design concept architectures, and trade studies, and 

by the end of the performance period produce designs and an 

engineering development unit (EDU) level product of the 

hardware (EDU) and software (OPs) simulators. 

2.3.1.3 Other: The contractor shall summarize monthly its work related 

to examinations, evaluations, and assessments of reviewed 

material, report on its status respective design and development, 

report on its support to meetings and exchanges with NASA and 

other NASA contractors, and as well provide status on maturity of 

documentation in support of the design and/or support 

documentation required at internal and external design reviews. 

2.3.2 Performance Standard for Systems Engineering Support: The contractor 

shall support via review and assessment the CERES FM6 JPSS-1 simulator 

requirements and specifications and from this develop a preliminary 

requirements data base and requirements verification matrix in support 

of the PDR and an updated document to support CDR by the end of the 
performance period. The contractor shall also support NASA in the 

development of documentation to capture the physical and functional 

interface between the FM6 JPSS-1 simulators and the JPSS-1 FVTS 

subsystem. The contractor shall summarize monthly via written report 

its work respective to this area of performance as well as report on its 

support to meetings and exchanges with NASA and with NASA 

contractors in support of CERES FM6 JPSS-1 simulators.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015, to 

provide continuing support for CERES FM6 JPSS-1 

FVTS Simulator requirements in Section 2.0 above and to 

add an additional Performance Standard for Design and 

Development Support:

2.3.1.4 Deliverable Products: The contractor shall support test 

readiness reviews, and system acceptance review (SAR) 

by the end of the period of performance. The contractor 

shall support, produce and document test procedures and 

design specifications supporting successful completion 

of all test readiness reviews, build test cycles, and the 

system acceptance review prior to delivery of products to 

JPSS, and by the end of the performance period produce 

designs and an engineering development unit (EDU) level 

product of the hardware (EDU) and software (OPs) 

simulators

3.0 Special Requirements

3.1 Access to Sensitive Data: Yes. The contractor may at times be required to access 

and evaluate Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) data, ITAR material, or other 

contractor proprietary data and as such will require a Non-Disclosure Agreement 

(NDA).

3.2 Design and Development Support and Systems Engineering Support : Members 

of this team will support the CERES FM6 Deputy Project Manager for the CERES FM6 

JPSS-1 Simulators in response to work requirements defined by the Deputy Project 

Manager for the CERES FM6 JPSS-1 Simulators or his delegated discipline team leads.
4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance : Date of Award - 1/31/2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide a monthly summary report to the TM that includes the 

response to the reporting requirements listed in the sub-tasks below. The due date of the 

deliverables, unless stated below, will be communicated by the TM to the contractor.

5.1 Subtask 2.1 Design and Development Support: The contractor shall summarize in a 

monthly report composed in Microsoft Word and delivered electronically to the 

NASA TM its work related to examinations, evaluations, and assessments of 

reviewed material, report on its support to meetings and exchanges with NASA and 

other NASA contractors, and as well provide status on maturity of documentation 

and hardware in support of planned reviews. The contractor shall produce 

documented designs in accordance with NASA standards and formats culminating 

by the end of the performance period documented preliminary designs for both the 

hardware and operations simulators. The contractor will document by the PDR a 

preliminary electronics parts list for both the hardware (EDU) and the operations 

(Ops) simulator designs. The contractor will by the end of the performance period 

update the EDU and Ops electronics parts list in-line with the CDR level design and 

build solutions. 

5.2 Subtask 2.2 Systems Engineering Support : The contractor shall summarize monthly 

via written report composed in Microsoft Word and delivered electronically to the 

NASA TM its work respective to examinations, evaluations, and assessments of 

reviewed material and its progress toward establishing and documenting a CERES 

FM6 JPSS-1 simulator requirements database, requirements verification matrix, and 

the physical and functional interface between the CERES FM6 JPSS-1 simulators and 

the JPSS-1 FVTS subsystem..

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Access to Government owned computing systems in government facilities, consistent with 

the CERES FM6 JPSs-1 Simulator design and development and systems engineering support 

requirements will be provided based on appropriate IT security authorizations and system 

owner approval. Each user account will be authorized either by the Flight Projects 

Directorate, Science Directorate, or Engineering Directorate system owner, who will 

coordinate the approvals for the various machines with the TM.
6.1 Travel for Subtask 2.1 Design and Development Support: 

1. 4 travelers to FVTS TIM with JPSS, at GSFC, Greenbelt, MD, for three days. (total 

days per travler including travel days)

2. 4 travelers to Peer review of PDR level EDU and OPS units, at GSFC, Greenbelt, 

MD, for four days. (total days per travler including travel days)

3. 4 travelers to FVTS Review with JPSS, at GSFC, Greenbelt, MD, for two days.(total 

days per travler including travel days)

6.2 Travel for Subtask 2.2 Systems Engineering Support:

1. 1 traveler to the FVTS TIM with JPSS, at GSFC, Greenbelt, MD, Three days (total 

days per travler including travel days)

2. 1 traveler to Peer Review of PDR level EDU and OPS units, at GSFC, Greenbelt, 

MD, four days (total days per travler including travel days)

3. 1 traveler to FVTS Review with JPSS, at GSFC, Greebelt, MD, 2 days (total days 

per travler including travel days)

TIM: Technical Integration Meeting

Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.
10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-025_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: CERES FM-5 Electronics Parts and Component Engineering

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: john.pandolf

Organization: D203:Electronic Systems Branch

Email Address: John.E.Pandolf@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide support for the CERES (FM5/FM6 and CERES-C) Instrument project's 

Electrical, Electronic, and Electro-mechanical (EEE) parts review effort. This shall include, but is not 

limited to, providing technical support for existing parts in the CERES (FM5/FM6 and CERES-C) 

payload as well as possible new EEE activities including selection of new hi-reliability parts for any 

additional instrument modifications and/or the FM6 flight instrument effort. Support shall include 

researching EEE parts and providing recommendations (oral & written) on their use for the intended 

environment and providing analysis on parts application in designs to mitigate risk associated with the 

use of those EEE parts. The contractor shall make parts recommendations to the NASA TM based on 

component technical performance, schedule criticality and cost trade-offs. Analysis tasks shall include 

Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) search alerts and recommendations as well as 

other environmental and quality component issues. Component radiation performance shall be reviewed 

for parts suitability in the various instrument electronics assembly applications. Routine work product 

and deliverable task items shall be in MS Office format. Support shall include office meetings - routine, 

technical interchanges, parts control board and program reviews. When necessary as determined by 

the NASA TM, parts analysis, review and design application shall include communication with the 

CERES (FM5/FM6 and CERES-C) prime instrument support contractor(s) for the necessity to aid the 

selection or substitution of necessary EEE parts for project usage. The aforementioned support level 

shall be extended to cover recommendations to the LaRC Office of Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) 

as well as other Langley center activities which also support the CERES (FM5/FM6 and CERES-C) 

project program(s). The contractor shall provide EEE Parts support knowledge unique to the 

understanding of the longevity of the FM5/FM6 instrument and the risks associated with utilizing the 

components contained in the CERES (FM5/FM6 and CERES-C) flight hardware. This support shall 

enable the identification of critical items, their prioritization and timely review for risk assessment 

purposes. In addition, analysis & reports of information in support of the CERES (FM5/FM6 and 

CERES-C) EEE Parts Program shall be used to aid the preliminary parts engineering effort for CERES 

(FM5/FM6 and CERES-C) instrumentation risk assessment PM&P activities.

Performance Standards

• Reporting of accomplishments to be made monthly to the Technical Monitor (TM), within 5 business 
days of completion of the reported period

• Parts are researched, analyzed, reviewed and possibly selected with recommendations provided as 

agreed upon with the TM

• Designs are analyzed and recommendations provided to support EEE parts issues as required by the 

TM

• Documentation provided to support parts analysis and recommendations on risk assessment

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing support for the CERES FM5/6 and CERES-C EEE Parts review 

requirements in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

• Field activities (support may be required by administering LaRC efforts at Instrument Subcontractor 

Worksite (, i.e. program meetings or reviews, technical interchanges, as determined by the TM)

• Meeting support for programs as required, typically 3 domestic trips total required, average duration 

being 1.5 days. Additional travel information will be provided to the contractor by the TM.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

Monthly report of accomplishments submitted electronically to TM . Schedules for specific activities will 

be agreed upon between the contractor and the TM in formal weekly meetings typically held on 

Tuesday morning of each week.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver Parts Plans, Work Break down analysis, Reports, Parts Lists, Component 

and Circuit Analysis to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format and schedule between the NASA 

TM and contractor. The contractor shall participate in Meeting/teleconferences in support of EEE parts 

activities as determined by the NASA TM. The contractor shall deliver monthly reports of 

accomplishments electronically via email to TM in an agreed upon format between the NASA TM and 

the contractor. 

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Parts list information and other instrument sub-component related information provided by the NASA 

TM
7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-041_Mod1 CY3

Task Order Title: SAGE-III on ISS & MISSE-X Electronic Parts and Component Engineering

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: john.pandolf

Organization: D203:Electronic Systems Branch

Email Address: John.E.Pandolf@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The contractor shall provide support for the SAGEIII on ISS & MISSE-X Instrument project’s 

Electrical, Electronic, and Electro-mechanical (EEE) parts review effort. 

This shall include efforts for providing technical support for existing parts in the SAGEIII on 

ISS & new design MISSE-X payloads as well as possible new EEE activities including 

selection of new hi-reliability parts for any additional instrument modifications or new designs. 

Support shall include researching EEE parts and providing recommendations (oral & written) 

on their use for the intended environment and providing analysis on parts application in designs 

to mitigate risk associated with the use of those EEE parts. 

The EEE Parts support shall provide efforts for improving operations in the area of receiving 

inspection(R&I) and bonded stores for various projects past, present and forecasting needs for 

new project requirements in early life cycle phases. This support shall require interface with the 

procurement office, mission assurance personnel and various levels of project management. 

Efforts for R&I shall require purchase order review and receiving inspection paperwork 

compliance reveiw.

The contractor shall make parts recommendations based on component technical performance, 

schedule criticality and cost trade-offs. Analysis tasks shall include Government-Industry Data 

Exchange Program (GIDEP) search alerts and recommendations as well as other environmental 

and quality component issues. Component radiation performance shall be reviewed for parts 

suitability in the various instrument electronics assembly applications. Assessments and 

Recommendations on radiation testing shall be required to support project alternate path to 
flight requirements. Routine work product and deliverable task items shall be in MS Office 

format. 

Support shall include office meetings - routine , technical interchanges, parts control board and 

program reviews. When necessary, as determined by the TM, parts analysis , review and design 

application shall include communication with the SAGEIII on ISS & MISSE-X prime 

instrument support contractor(s) for the necessity to aid the selection or substitution of 

necessary EEE parts for project usage.

The aforementioned support level shall be extended to cover recommendations to the LaRC 

Office of Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) as well as other Langley center activities which 

also support the SAGEIII on ISS & MISSE-X project program. The contractor shall provide 

EEE Parts support knowledge unique to the understanding of the longevity of the SAGE III on 

ISS & MISSE-X instrument and the risks associated with utilizing the components contained in 

the SAGEIII on ISS & MISSE-X flight hardware. This support should enable the identification 

of critical items, its prioritization and timely review for risk assessment purposes.

Additional performance criteria:

• Maintains & improves, as determined by the TM, the EEE Parts Approved Vendor List

• Reviews Received Project Parts Lists for compliance with the Approved Vendors List

• Organizes compliance paperwork for incorporation into project end-item-data package to 

satisfy mission assurance project requirements

• Reviews parts received during receiving inspection and bonded stores phase for the purpose 

of suggesting additional compliance testing or verification efforts as necessary as determined 

by the TM. 

• supports Center AS9100 – counterfeit parts mitigation efforts for EEE parts assurance.

• Reporting of accomplishments to be made monthly to the Technical Monitor (TM), within 5 

business days of completion of the reported period

• Parts are researched, analyzed, reviewed and possibly selected with recommendations 

provided as agreed upon with the TM

• Designs are analyzed and recommendations provided to support EEE parts issues as required

• Documentation provided to support parts analysis and recommendations on risk assessment

• Ability to multi-task and provide variable support for Tiger Teams and part failure analyses 

for such projects such as CALIPSO, CERES, IRVE III, and NEPP related activities.
• Provide continuing support for Center AS9100 EEE Parts process refinement and 

implementation related activities. Task items may include updating approved 

parts/vendors/distribution lists and coordination with the LaRC Office of Safety & Mission 

Assurance (SMA).

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing support for the SAGE III and MISSE-X EEE Parts review 

requirements in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data: No Other(Specify): 

 Field activities (support may be required by administering LaRC efforts at Instrument 

Subcontractor Worksite (, i.e. program meetings or reviews, technical interchanges)

 Meeting/conference support for programs as required, typically 1 or 2 domestic trips total 

required annually, averaging 3 days per trip.

additional information regarding the details of travel and/or additional travel requirements shall 

be provided to the contractor by the TM

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

. Schedules for specific activities shall be agreed upon between the contractor and the TM in formal 

weekly meetings typically held on Tuesday morning of each week.

. Period of Performance is 2-1-2013 through 1-31-2014.

Mod 1: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall deliver a monthly report of accomplishments submitted electronically via to TM in 

an agreed upon format.

The contractor shall deliver Parts Plans, Work Break down analysis, Reports, Parts Lists, Component 

and Circuit Analysis to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format and schedule as agreed between the 

TM and the contractor. Meeting/teleconferences shall be conducted in support of EEE parts activities as 

required. Update communications on Receiving Inspection & Bonded stores activities should be 

provided to the TM on a regular basis for coordination of Quality Support and EEE Parts Prodcution 

support inventory readiness.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

Parts list information will be provided by the NASA TM. 
7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-060_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators (HIAD) Project

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: melinda.cagle

Organization: E6:Flight Projects Directorate

Email Address: melinda.f.cagle@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The Contractor shall provide project management and system engineering support to the HIAD 

Earth Atmospheric Reentry Test (HEART) Project. The Contractor shall assist in the 

development of key documentation, plans, and schedules for the implementation and 

integration of the HIAD and HEART Projects. 

2.1 The Contractor shall assist with the following HEART activities:

a. Update the Project Implementation Plan

b. Draft interagency agreement for ballistic range testing between NASA-Aberdeen

c. Support the development of the Operational Concept document.

d. Assist in the development of the EVM plan

e. Support Project Reviews by assisting the HEART PM in development/review of the 

presentation packages.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to change the TM from Alan Little to 

Melinda Cagle as of June 21, 2013.
Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to (1) extend the period of 

performance through September 30, 2014 (no cost time extension); (2) 

descope the task to remove HEART requirements due to the HEART 

project being cancelled; and (3) add updated requirements for HIAD:

2.2 The contractor shall perform the following HIAD activities:

a. Update/maintain the project Implementation Plan;

b. Support project outreach activities by developing posters and 

displays for use in center tours; providing logistic support for tours 

occuring about once per month;

c. Develop the project closeout report;

d. Support project reviews by assisting the HIAD PM in the 

development/review of the presentation packages.

3.0 Special Requirements

Access to Sensitive or ITAR Data : Yes: ITAR and SBU

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

The Period of Performance February 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014

Mod 2: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

September 30, 2014.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
1. Provide a monthly status report by the 10th of the month, for prior month, detailing work 

progress, problems, and items requiring HEART attention. 

2. Provide inputs to HEART documentation:

a. Updated HEART project implementation plan (compliant with 7120.5E)

b. Recommendations for tailoring 7120.5E requirements

c. Interagency Agreement between NASA and Aberdeen

d. Revised Operational Concept Plan

e. Review of project schedule with recommendations for EVM implementation

Mod 2: The following deliverables are added to Section 5.0 above:

1. Provide a monthly status report by the 10th of the month, for prior 

month, detailing work progress, problems, and items requiring HIAD 

attention (in microsoft office format). 

2. Provide inputs to HIAD documentation:

a. Updated HIAD project implementation plan as per GCDP template;

b. Changes/improvements to Education and Public Outreach (EPO) 

content to reflect current project investments;

c. Draft of the project closeout report by June 30, 2014.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

none

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 
fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-061_Mod3 CY3

Task Order Title: CERES Simulation Software

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: paul.brewster

Organization: D207:Flight Software Systems Branch

Email Address: paul.f.brewster@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

Phase I -Requirements Phase

Flight Software Systems Branch is required to provide a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the 

CERES simulator. This task describes contractor support needed to achieve this requirement.

1) The contractor shall support development of a preliminary SW Concept of Operations 

(CONOPS) and supporting Software (SW) requirements in preparation for System 

Requirements Review (SRR).

2) The contractor shall support development of an optimized SW architecture that can be used 

to implement the defined SW requirements consistent with the CONOPS.

Phase II - Preliminary Design Phase

1) The Contractor shall support maintenance of the SW CONOPS, SW requirements, and SW 

architecture.

2) The contractor shall support development of the preliminary GUI design in preparation for

PDR.

3) The contractor shall support development of the initial GUI based on the preliminary GUI 

design.
Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to add embedded software for the CERES simulator as a 

requirement.

4) The contractor shall support developed of the preliminary embedded software design in preparation for 

PDR.

5) The contractor shall support development of the initial embedded software based on the preliminary 

design.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add integration, testing, verification, and validation for the 

CERES simulator as a requirement.

6) The contractor shall support integration, testing, verification, and validation of the GUI, embedded 

software, flight software, and FPGA code at the end of each build cycle.

Mod 3: The purpose of this mod is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2015, to provide 

continuing software development, testing, and support required for 

the CERES FM6 Simulator project as required in Section 2.0 above.

3.0 Special Requirements

Education Requirement is BS degree or higher in Engineering or Computer Science.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014.

Mod 3: The new period of performance is February 1, 2013 through 

January 31, 2015.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide a monthly written status report in a Microsfot Word document to the NASA 

TM and an oral report at the Flight Software Systems Branch Monthly Project Reviews (MPRs).

The contractor shall deliver documents in support of the preliminary FSW design in preparation for SRR 

and PDR to the NASA TM in an agreed upon format and schedule between the NASA TM and the 

contractor.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task
All software artifacts developed and amintained ina CMMI environment.

The contractor shall be able to work independently and within an engineering team.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-062_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: Solid State Laser Development for Remote Sensing Applications

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: brian.walsh

Organization: D208:Laser Remote Sensing Branch

Email Address: brian.m.walsh@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

The objective of this task is to perform research and development in the areas of 

spectroscopic measurements, 

modeling and data analysis, and laser design for ground-based, airborne and space-borne 

laser/lidar remote sensing and 

related technologies. 

2.1 The contractor shall perform research and development on mid-infrared laser materials 

and lasers, as set forth below: 

a) The contractor shall obtain spectroscopic measurements of absorption and emission 

spectra needed for mid-infrared 

laser design and perform data analysis; 

b) The contractor shall develop a theoretical model to simulate laser performance of a 

mid-infrared laser;

c) The contractor shall set up a diode pumped, mid-infrared laser and perform laboratory 

experiments in the areas of 

solid state lasers, non-linear devices, optics alignment, and optimization;

d) The contractor shall compare the modeling with the experimental results and perform 

data analysis;

e) The contractor shall design the optics for a mid-infrared laser using the spectroscopic 

measurements.

2.2 The success criteria is dependent upon the research and development results 

obtained during the execution of this task. The success criteria is successful 
measurements of absorption and emission spectra of a NASA supplied laser crystal 

and data analysis. If the particular laser material provides gain in the mid-infrared 

region, success criteria shall include demonstration of laser threshold and data 

analysis.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance in order 

to provide additional data processing, and research and development support required 

for the Mid-Infrared lasers.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance through 

January 31, 2015, in order to provide additional research and development support 

required for the investigation of Mid-Infrared lasers.

3.0 Special Requirements

n/a

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance: June 30, 2013 – October 31, 2013

Mod 1: The new period of performance is: June 30, 2013 - April 28, 2014

4.1 The contractor shall meet the following milestones by the due dates below:

a) Absorption and emission spectra July 31, 2013

b) Time resolved data August 30, 2013

c) Laser performance data September 31, 2013

Mod 1: The contractor shall meet the following additional milestones (in 

Section 4.1) by the due dates below:

d) Spectroscopy data analysis Nov 31, 2013

e) Laser performance analysis Jan 30, 2014
f) Laser resonator design April 28, 2014

Mod 2: The new period of performance is: June 30, 2013 - January 

31, 2015

Mod 2: The contractor shall meet the following additional 

milestones (in Section 4.1) by the due dates below:

g) Apply resonator design to Pr laser material July 31, 2014

h) Demonstrate Mid Infrared Pr laser at ~5μm October 31, 2014

i) Demonstrate Mid Infrared Pr laser at ~7.5 μm January 31, 2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

a) The following reports shall be delivered electronically to the TM within one month of completion: 

(1)The spectroscopic data used to determine energy levels;

(2)Time resolved data used to determine the lifetime of

 particular energy levels;

(3)Documentation and evaluation data on laser performance.

b) The final report shall be in a Word or Power Point document and delivered to the TM by 10/31/2013.

 

c) Monthly technical progress reports with the current status, any issues or concerns, and 

accomplishments for

the task shall be provided electronically to the TM by the 5th of each month via email.

Mod 1: The following additional deliverables for Mod 1 are set forth 

below:

d) The following reports shall be delivered electronically (Microsoft 

Office format) to the TM within one month of completion:
(1)The spectroscopic data used to determine laser performance;

(2)Documentation and evaluation data on laser performance and 

resonator design.

e) The final report shall be in a Word or Power Point document and

delivered electronically to the TM by 4/28/2014.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

a) Spectroscopic and laser laboratories suitable for this project are located in the Engineering Directorate 

at 

Langley Research Center. NASA LaRC will provide the following at task award: spectroscopic samples of 

mid infrared 

laser material; spectroscopic laboratory and equipment for experimental tasks; lasers with sufficient power 

for optical pumping; 

laser optics for mid infrared laser.

b) Travel: Travel is required to accomplish the objectives of this Task. 

One trip per month (5 total trips) to NASA LaRC for 2-3 days per trip.

Mod 1: The following additional travel requirements for Mod 1 are set forth 

below:

c) Additional Travel: Travel is required to accomplish the objectives of Mod 

1 in this task.

3 total trips--one in December, January, and February, to NASA LaRC for 

5 days per trip.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.
9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-064_Mod4 CY3

Task Order Title: TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution) Requirements

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: Alan.Little

Organization: B103:Science & Flight Projects Contract Branch

Email Address: a.little@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 Background Information: This Statement of Work (SOW) details the work required for updating 

the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) Interface Requirements Document (IRD), 

TEMPO Environmental Requirements Document (ERD), and TEMPO Mission Requirements Document 

(MRD). The TEMPO mission will measure pollution over North America, from Mexico City to the 

Canadian tar/oil sands, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, hourly and at high spatial resolution.

The TEMPO Instrument Project consists of the TEMPO instrument; the ground systems associated with 

Instrument Operations Center (IOC) and Science Data Processing Center (SDPC); instrument 

operations; science data processing; and education and public outreach. Smithsonian Astrophysical 

Observatory is responsible for the project as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the TEMPO Instrument 
Project, and will provide the Science Team, Ground Systems, Instrument Operations, Science Data 

Processing System, and Education and Public Outreach. Ball Aerospace and Technology Corporation 

(BATC) will build the TEMPO Instrument under a contract with NASA. NASA Langley Research Center, 

with the advice and guidance of the PI, will manage the day-to-day implementation of the project to 

include: administration of the BATC contract; Systems Engineering oversight and coordination; Safety 

& Mission Assurance responsibilities; overall schedule, configuration, financial, and risk management 

responsibilities.

The TEMPO mission share a ride on a commercial Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) host spacecraft to 

provide a modest cost mission. NASA is responsible for the Host Accommodation. Host 

Accommodation includes activities necessary to obtain the spacecraft/satellite, instrument integration, 

launch vehicle, data downlink, and the ground system to transfer the data to the TEMPO Instrument 

Operations Center. 

2.2 The Contractor shall perform the systems engineering services required for successive updating of 

the TEMPO Interface Requirements Document (IRD), TEMPO Environmental Requirements Document 

(ERD), and TEMPO Mission Requirements Document (MRD). The Government will furnish the existing 

preliminary versions of these documents as Government Furnished Information (GFI). 

a) The first update of the IRD, ERD and MRD shall be based on the TEMPO instrument’s design 

maturity as well as information contained in the proprietary Common Instrument Interface 

(CII) responses and the public CII interface document relative to GEO constraints. 

b) The second update to the IRD, ERD and MRD shall be based on the results of Host Spacecraft 

Studies to be conducted in the Spring of 2014 and the TEMPO instrument’s design maturity. 

c) The third update of the IRD, ERD and MRD shall be based on the selected Host Spacecraft and 

the TEMPO instrument’s design maturity. The Contractor shall ensure the requirements are 

consistent across the IRD, ERD and MRD. 

Mod 1: The purpose of this Mod is to add an additional document to be updated and 

delivered in Section 2.0, as set forth below:

2.3 The Contractor shall perform the systems engineering services required for 

successive updating of the TEMPO System Requirements Document (SRD) and 
perform a series of document revisions as the mission matures. The Government 

will furnish the existing preliminary version of this document as Government 

Furnished Information (GFI). 

Mod 2: The purpose of this Mod is to add additional documents to be updated and 

delivered in Section 2.0, as set forth below:

2.4 The Contractor shall perform the systems engineering services required for 

populating and maintaining the TEMPO Mission requirements database with the 

currently identified Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 mission requirements. Successive 

updating of the TEMPO Mission requirements database as requirements are developed 

and matured. 

2.5 The contractor shall perform the project management tasks required to develop 

input documents for the TEMPO project plan and review TEMPO provided documents. 

The document requirements are defined in NASA NPR 7120.5E.

Mod 4: The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of 

performance for the entire task through January 31, 2016, to provide 

continuing support for TEMPO. 
3.0 Special Requirements

Under this task, the Contractor will require access to both ITAR and proprietary information. The 

Contractor shall support the Government in securing appropriate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) 

for gaining access to the required proprietary information. This is likely to entail the execution company 

specific NDAs.

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

The STARSS Contract Year 3 POP is June 25, 2013 - September 30, 2015

Mod 4: The new period of performance is June 25, 2013 through 

January 31, 2016

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall electronically deliver the following to the TM:

a) First update to the IRD, ERD and MRD, July 31, 2013

b) Second update to the IRD, ERD and MRD, September 15, 2014

c) Third update to the IRD, ERD and MRD, September 15, 2015

Mod 1: The contractor shall electronically deliver the following to the TM:
a) The first update to the is SRD is due August 31, 2013. 

b) The second update to the SRD is due September 15, 2014.

c) The third update to the SRD is due September 15, 2015. 

Mod 2: The contractor shall electronically deliver the following to the TM in Microsoft 

Office format:

a) Requirement numbering structure to be used for the database is due 

August 30, 2013

b) Requirements database output required for TEMPO Mission SRR is 

due October 21, 2013.

c) Capture requirements database updates by semiannually (April and 

October) publishing updated mission requirements documents.

d) Draft Information Technology Plan – Due 9 September 2013

e) Environmental Management Plan – Due 9 September 2013

f) Draft Integrated logistics support plan – Due 9 September 2013

g) Draft Security Plan – Due 9 September 2013

h) Draft Communications plan – Due 9 September 2013

i) Draft Technology transfer control plan – Due 9 September 2013

j) Provide comments on NASA written Project Plan – Due 23 September 

2013

k) Provide comments on NASA Schedule and Cost control plans – Due 

23 September 2013

l) Provide comments on NASA Acquisition Plan – Due 23 September 

2013

m) Provide comments on NASA Instrument Formulation Agreement –

Due 23 September 2013

n) Provide comments on NASA Mission Formulation Agreement – Due 

23 September 2013
6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

The Government will furnish the following information as GFI:

a) Preliminary versions of IRD, ERD, and MRD – to be provided at task order award;

b) Access to the proprietary Common Instrument Interface (CII) responses - to be provided no 

later than 30 Days after task order award;

c) Results from the Host Spacecraft Studies for the TEMPO Instrument, to be provided no later 

than June 2014.

d) Identification of the selected Host Spacecraft, June 30, 2015

e) TEMPO instrument design documentation (as updates become available)

Mod 1: The Government will furnish the following information as GFI:

f) Preliminary version of the SRD to be provided at task mod award.

Mod 2: The Government will furnish the following information as GFI:

g) Access to the requirements database software at task mod award

h) Project Plan – 9 September 2013

i) Schedule and cost control plans – 9 September 2013

j) Acquisition plan– 9 September 2013

k) Instrument formulation Agreement at task mod award

l) Mission formulation agreement at task mod award

Mod 3: The purpose of this modification is to add the following travel 

requirements on this task:

1. 1 person to travel to Boulder, CO for 4 days (December 2013)
2. 1 person to travel to Palo Alto, CA for 5 days (June 2014)

3. 1 person to travel to Boulder, CO for 4 days (July 2014)

4. 1 person to travel to Washington DC for 1 days (July 2014)

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-066_Mod2 CY3

Task Order Title: JPSS Instrument Scientist Support

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: David.Johnson

Organization: D204:Remote Sensing Flight Systems Branch

Email Address: david.g.johnson@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 Background: 

a) This task is to provide technical assistance during the Cross-Track Infrared 

Sounder (CrIS) environmental testing and Calibration/Validation (Cal/Val) 

activities in support of Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Program. There are 

currently three CrIS sensors that are operating, being assembled and tested, 

and/or planned: CrIS Flight Model 1 (F1) is currently operating on board the 

Suomi National Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) 

Preparatory Project (NPP) satellite and is starting intensive cal/val; CrIS Flight 

Model 2 (F2) will fly on the JPSS-1 satellite in 2017 and will start 

environmental testing in September 2013; and CrIS Flight Model 3 is in the 

planning stages.

b) The primary objectives of this task are to evaluate the on-orbit radiometric 

and spectral performance of CrIS F1; evaluate the accuracy of the algorithms 

used in flight and ground software; and evaluate the radiometric and spectral 

performance of CrIS F2.

2.2 The contractor shall: 
a) Develop a theoretical model to simulate the ringing seen in calibrated F1 

spectra;

b) Serve as on-site science observer at the ITT-Exelis facility in Fort Wayne, 

Indiana, during an 80 hour portion of F2 Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) 

testing. The contractor shall monitor the test activities that occur while on-site 

and document any test anomalies or deviations from test procedures in Test 

Data Logs. Documentation shall include time, test configuration, and a 

description of the anomaly. Flight Model 2 TVAC testing is currently scheduled 

for February 7, 2014 through June 20, 2014. The 80 hour period need not 

consist of consecutive 8-hour days.

c) Evaluate the performance of the digital Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters 

on F2 during bench and TVAC testing.

2.3 Performance Standards:

a) Theoretical model reproduces ringing seen in F1 spectra;

b) TVAC Test Data Logs are complete for the 80 hour monitoring period;

c) FIR filter response evaluation is completed within 1 month of test data 

acquisition.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to replace the following sections 

above (Section 2.2.b, 2.2.c, 2.3.b, 2.3.c) - with the revised sections set forth 

below, and add new requirements (Section 2.2.d, 2.3.d) due to the realignment of 

priorities within the project directly relating to research and testing in this task:

Section 2.2: 

b) Develop CrIS Science Data Record (SDR) algorithm calibration 

enhancement recommendations. Work consists of: analyzing and determining 

the source of unwanted spectral ringing in the correction matrix operator 

(CMO); proposing an algorithm with reduced spectral ringing in the CMO 
formulation; and developing an optimized end-to-end SDR algorithm 

processing flow.

c) Optimize the performance of the CrIS and SDR algorithm digital filtering to 

improve calibration accuracy. 

d) Review the CrIS J1 gas cell test procedures for bench and thermal vacuum 

chamber testing, and make science recommendations.

Section 2.3: 

b) SDR algorithm recommendations delivered by July 19, 2014.

c) FIR filter recomendations delivered by July 19, 2014. 

d) Gas cell test recommendations delivered by March 14, 2014.

Mod 2: The purpose of this modification is to add new 

requirements that will reduce the calibration uncertainty 
and also improve the quality control of the SDR from the 

CrIS NPOESS NPP J1 and J2 instruments:

Section 2.2:

e) Participate with the CAL/VAL team in trade studies 

aimed at reducing calibration uncertainty of unapodized 

CrIS SDRs. Perform trades, develop selection criteria, 

perform data analysis and make recommendation for 

various SDR algorithm segments that may include as 

needed any of the following: self apodization correction, 

spectral resampling, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and 

convolution methods, quality control measures, SDR 

algorithm digital filters, engineering packet content, 

complex radiometric calibration, and optimum sequencing 

of these algorithm segments.

f) CrIS SDR Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document 

(ATBD) editing and review:

i. Conduct an end-to-end document review and edit of the 

latest version of Exelis’ SDR ATBD and provide feedback 

to Exelis for next document revision.

ii. Conduct an end-to-end document review and edit of 

latest version of NOAA’s SDR algorithm ATBD document 

and provide feedback to NOAA for next revision update.

iii. Identify any discrepancies between NOAA and Exelis 

version of ATBD that need to be resolved. Work with 

CAL/VAL team and Exelis to resolve any important 

discrepancies.
g) CrIS End-to-end Signal Processing Support:

i. Provide system level recommendations, trade studies and 

anomaly resolution for planned signal processing flight 

hardware/software improvements on J1 and J2. This area 

of support includes the FPGA FIR filter, bit trim, impulse 

noise mask, system noise, data rate options, data rate 

reduction methods, system level signal processing 

architecture and changes to the CrIS sensor that support 

wider spectral coverage.

ii. Assess CrIS on-board signal processing changes 

(currently underway and/or planned by NASA) for SDR 

algorithm compatibility and their impact on SDR 

calibration uncertainty. Provide recommendations for 

optimizing the CrIS end-to-end signal processing for the 

purpose of enhancing CrIS SDR quality and utility (i.e. FIR 

filter coefficient optimization).

3.0 Special Requirements

None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance

Period of Performance is 7/20/2013 through 07/19/2014

Mod 2: The new period of performance is 7/20/2013 through 7/19/2015

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

1. Monthly status reports in Microsoft Word shall be sent electronically to 

the NASA TM on the first business day of each month. The reports 

shall include a brief (one paragraph) summary of work completed 
during the previous month, summary of work planned for the next 

month, and concerns.

2. Test Data Logs and all other data artifacts resulting from this task shall 

be delivered electronically to the TM within the schedule agreed upon 

between the NASA TM and the contractor. Microsoft Office products 

shall be used when appropriate.

Mod 1: The purpose of this modification is to replace the following deliverable above (2) with 

the revised deliverable (2) set forth below:

2. SDR algorithm enhancement presentation, FIR filter recommendation 

presentation, gas cell test recommendation report, and all other data artifacts 

resulting from this task shall be delivered electronically to the TM within the 

schedule agreed upon between the NASA TM and the contractor. Microsoft 

Office products shall be used when appropriate.

Mod 2: The following deliverables are added – the formats 

shall be in Microsoft Office software and electronically 

delivered to the Technical POC by 7/19/2015:

3. CAL/VAL Team presentation(s).

4. ATBD redlined documents.

5. FIR filter coefficient table and summary report.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

No travel is anticipated for this task. 

Mod 2: The following is required for this task:
1. Travel: 3 trips for 1 person, 5 days each 

(including 2 travel days): travel from Fort Wayne, 

Indiana to the NOAA College Park facility for 

technical interchange meetings with engineering 

personnel.

2. The contractor shall participate in CrIS CAL/VAL 

team biweekly telecons and the NASA/Exelis 

weekly technical telecons.

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

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Task Order Statement of Work

Task Order Number: C-067_Mod0 CY4

Task Order Title: BRDF Facility Development

1.0 Technical POC (TPOC):

Name: arthur.bradley

Organization: D203:Electronic Systems Branch

Email Address: Arthur.T.Bradley@nasa.gov

2.0 Description of Work to be Performed and Performance Standards

2.1 Background: 

a) This task is for the development of a Far-Infra-red (IR) Bidirectional 

Reflectance Distribution Function (BDRF) Measurement facility for NASA 

Langley Research Center’s (LaRC) Engineering Directorate. This facility will 

enable mid- and Far-IR (FIR) BRDF measurements on coatings for 

blackbodies that will be used in the mid- and FIR radiance calibrations of 

instruments for climate and weather monitoring. The facility will yield BRDF 

data at specific laser wavelengths of 5, 10.6 and 14 um, and the goal is to 

implement spectral measurements from 5 to 50 um using an existing Fourier 

Transform Spectrometer (FTS). 

These FIR BRDF data are needed to determine the uncertainty in the 

calibration blackbody radiance. This requires cavity modeling with BRDF 

inputs to determine the blackbody emissivity using the Virial's STEEP 323 and 

INCA 333 computational software products. This facility will give NASA a 

more detailed set of data to use both in designing and in verifying performance 

for very high emissivity blackbodies for application in climate sensing 

instruments. This will improve LaRC’s ability to compare various blackbody 

coatings for selection and screening, and will improve the turnaround times for 

exploratory investigations and measurement repeatability.
b) The primary objective of this task is to develop a BDRF Measurement 

facility which will reside in the Remote Sensing Flight Systems Branch 

(RSFSB) Metrology Lab in NASA LaRC Building 1202.

2.2 The contractor shall: 

a) Review the BRDF Government-Furnished test equipment procured in 2013 

by NASA which will be made available to the contractor as soon as the task is 

awarded by NASA;

b) Specify the remaining equipment to be procured by NASA to complete the 

BRDF facility;

c) Design and fabricate the Dark-Enclosure;

d) Integrate and assemble BRDF lab equipment;

e) Perform the following tests and document test results:

i. Test for proper operation of source module by verifying that all sources deliver IR 

radiation onto the proper location of the unit under test (UUT).

ii. Test for proper operation of goniometer module by verifying that rotary stages can be 

driven to the proper positions.

iii. Test for proper operation of detectors module by verifying that IR radiation reflected 

from the illuminated portion of the UUT is collected by the detector optics and delivered 

onto the active portion of the IR detectors. Also verify absence of signal contamination 

by stray light.

iv. Test signal processing and control module by verifying that

1. Software for rotary stages correctly orients UUT for desired measurement 

angles

2. detector signals are received and logged into data files

3. data handling and processing software works properly

v. Run a complete BRDF measurement on a sample UUT to verify acceptable control 

routines, signal levels, and data collection processes.

vi. Record results in MS Office files.

3.0 Special Requirements

None

4.0 Schedule/Milestones/Period of Performance
The period of performance is Task award date through 1/31/2015.

5.0 Deliverables/Reporting Requirements

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables to the NASA TM:

1. Integrated BRDF Measurement facility by 1/31/2015.

2. BRDF design documents and test results, electronically, in Microsoft Office format, by 

1/31/2015.

3. Written report on the operation and use of the BRDF Measurement system, electronically, in 

Microsoft Office format by 1/31/2015.

4. List of remaining equipment needed to complete the BDRF facility, electronically, in Microsoft 

Office format, by 9/30/2014.

6.0 Other Information Needed for Performance of Task

not applicable

7.0 Data Rights

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND 

RESTRICTEDCOMPUTER SOFTWARE, paragraph (c), The offeror has reviewed the requirements for 

the delivery of data or software and states _____ None of the data proposed for fulfilling such 

requirements qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software. ____ Data proposed for 

fulfilling such requirements qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software and are 

identified as follows:

8.0 Safety

Staff on this task shall comply with federal, state, local, and center safety regulations. This shall be 

accomplished through management emphasis, technical training, and personal responsibility. Staff shall 

participate in safety orientation and training in accordance with the contract Safety and Health Plan, and 

work within the requirements of that plan.

9.0 Risk

Contractor shall provide ongoing risk assessment and mitigation in performance of the Task Order. 

Priorities shall be re-evaluated as appropriate with the TM. Cost and schedule performance shall be 

assessed on a regular basis (no less frequently than monthly) and significant variations discussed and 

acted on in consultation with the TM and COTR.

10.0 Proposed Award Fee

In accordance with Paragraph B.5, of the contract, propose the Award Fee amount and proposed Award 

Fee Period(s): Proposed amount for Award fee: Proposed Award fee period(s):