NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a KA/KU BAND RADAR TRANSCEIVER.The objective of this work is the performance of an engineering study for upgrading aKa/Ku-band radar transceiver (referred to as the Ka/Ku-band transceiver below). TheKa/Ku-band transceiver is intended for use as a component of the Ka/Ku-band radar that isbeing developed for the Global Precipitation Mission (GPM) Ground Validation System(GVS). The GPM GVS Ka/Ku-band radar will assist in mission product algorithm developmentin the pre-launch era, and will be used for validation of precipitation products in GPMspost-launch era. The Ka/Ku-band transceiver that is the object of this requirement was designed anddeveloped by Remote Sensing Solutions, Inc. (RSS) of Barnstable, MA. under the SmallBusiness Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. In it current configuration the RSStransceiver cannot meet the sensitivity requirements of the GPM GVS Ka/Ku-band radar. Theengineering study will identify the specific hardware (vendor and part numbers), cost,availability and quoted delivery times for the hardware, and the modifications to the RSStransceiver that will enable the final radar system, designed around Ka/Ku-bandtransceiver, to meet the GPM GVS requirements.NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from REMOTE SENSING SOLUTIONS, INC. Pursuant toFAR 13.106 for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonablyavailable from only one source. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities statement to perform the effortin writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time onJanuary 03, 2009. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government.Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.