Lunar Node - 2 Radio System

NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the development and delivery of hardware and firmware for the Lunar Node - 2 payload to support a rapid path to integration and flight payload development. Key considerations of this action are focused on the ability to deliver a flight-ready payload within 90 days, which requires maintaining physical, electrical, and software interfaces to the existing design. NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the following items and services from Amergint Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CACI, Inc.-Federal under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." Amergint is uniquely qualified to complete this work as the designer, developer, implementer, and owner of the SWIFT-SLX platform. Selection of Amergint utilizes their existing hardware and proprietary technology (including its structure, electronics, interfaces, and antenna) for this mission to meet the project's accelerated deadline while also upgrading capability without requiring interface changes that would impact schedule. The procurement includes multiple potential tasks/items as necessary to prepare the payload for a future flight opportunity: (1) A study to provide insight and detailed schedule for development time for addition of two-way coherent ranging into the flight platform. Analyze and assess feasibility for potential paths for upgrades and improvements to the existing SWIFT SLX-X EDU that the Lunar Node - 1 project has on-hand to support potential lunar operations as part of Lunar Node - 2. Utilize existing hardware from the Lunar Node - 1 payload, including its structure, electronics, interfaces, and antenna. To meet the desired deadline while also adding upgraded capability of high value to the program, the payload cannot accommodate any interface changes. This includes onboard firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical interfaces