ARGOS Camera Development

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is issuing a sole‑source solicitation for the design, development, and documentation of the ARGOS camera subsystem for the STRIVE mission. The contractor will create a camera concept, define electrical, thermal, mechanical, and flight‑software interfaces, produce interface control documents, and deliver a non‑flight mechanical mock‑up, co‑addition algorithms, sub‑windowing capability, and ongoing engineering support for one year. Deliverables include preliminary and final Interface Control Documents (ICDs) at 3 and 6 months, weekly technical exchange meetings, and compliance with radiation, power, and thermal requirements. • Scope: Full camera design concept for space‑borne aerosol radiometer (ARGOS) • Duration: 12‑month performance period after award • Deliverables: Mechanical mock‑up, ICDs, algorithm definitions, weekly status meetings, technical reviews (TRR, PDR, CDR, PSR) • Technical requirements: LVDS output, 1280JSX form factor, temperature +20 °C to +30 °C, radiation tolerance <18 krad, three‑year lifetime, power 8‑16 VDC, co‑addition up to 256 frames, up to 10 sub‑windows • Support: 4 hours/week engineering support months 6‑12, kickoff and review meetings at vendor facility • Funding: Not disclosed (sole‑source)