assessment of NASA CMS blue carbon products in the context of blue economy finance

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Special Notice for an assessment of NASA's Carbon Monitoring System (CMS) blue carbon products within the context of blue economy finance. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and was posted on April 1, 2025, with responses due by April 4, 2025. NASA intends to award a contract under NAICS Code 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, specifically focusing on evaluating blue carbon ecosystems and their role in sustainable development. The procurement will utilize FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) authority and will be conducted for commercial items and services. The contract will involve a comprehensive review of NASA's CMS program and its contributions to understanding global carbon cycles and remote sensing technologies.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to conduct a detailed assessment of NASA's CMS blue carbon products, with the contractor expected to produce a 30-page comprehensive report examining blue carbon science, financing mechanisms, and the NASA CMS program's impact. Eligible contractors must be small businesses capable of delivering a senior-level analysis that includes targeted interviews with CMS project Principal Investigators during the NASA CMS meeting in September 2025. The final deliverables will include a detailed report and a briefing note for senior management and policymakers, with the complete report due in Q4 2025. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on the specified due date. Performance will be located at NASA Headquarters, and the government retains full discretion in determining whether the procurement will be conducted on a competitive basis. Submissions will be evaluated solely to assess the potential for competitive procurement, and oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.