Space weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness (SOLAR) Series X-ray Irradiance Sensor (XRIS) XRIS-DRFP-80GSFC26R7004
Summary
AI-generated · Feb 05, 2026Draft RFP to gather industry input for the XRIS program. The government seeks design, analysis, development, and fabrication of two flight X-Ray Irradiance Sensors to monitor X-ray flares that may affect the Earth’s ionosphere. This is a sources-sought/draft notice, not a call for proposals; no proposals are to be submitted in response to this notice, and questions may not be answered. Comments should be submitted by the stated deadline via email to the designated contact, and the information will be used to finalize the RFP as needed.
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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. This notice is issued by the NASA GSFC to post a Draft RFP to solicit responses from interested parties. This document is for information and planning purposes and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, as well as promote competition. This Draft RFP is for the X-Ray Irradiance Sensor (XRIS) requirement. The principal purpose of this requirement is to design, analyze, develop, and fabricate two (2) flight X-Ray Irradiance Sensors that will monitor X-ray flares that may cause changes in the Earth s ionosphere. This presolicitation synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government may not respond to questions/concerns submitted. The Government will use the information to finalize the RFP as necessary. All comments or questions shall be submitted electronically via email to Daniel Han at Daniel.S.Han@nasa.gov no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on February 18, 2026. When responding, reference XRIS-DRFP-80GSFC26R7004. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on SAM.gov. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments, if any. NASA intends to publicize a listing of respondents to facilitate teaming arrangements. Should your firm desire not to be included in this listing, clearly indicate this desire in your response.
From Sources Sought posted on Feb 04, 2026Notice history
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