FLIGHT DYNAMICS SUPPORT SERVICES (FDSS) IV - 80GSFC24R0027 elibrary

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Center has issued a Special Notice for the Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS) IV contract, a comprehensive procurement opportunity for flight dynamics support services. The contract is designed to provide technical and engineering support across multiple NASA mission areas, including space science, earth observation, and human spaceflight. This Special Notice serves as an electronic library of supplemental information, providing potential contractors with detailed statements of work and background documentation for the procurement. The FDSS IV contract will replace the existing FDSS III contract and is anticipated to have a five-year period of performance. The solicitation is categorized under the Engineering Services NAICS code 541330 and will support various NASA divisions, including the Mission Engineering and Systems Analysis (MESA) Division and Engineering Technology Directorate (ETD).

The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide a comprehensive set of task orders and supporting documentation for flight dynamics support across numerous NASA missions and programs. The contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses and will have a maximum ordering value of $265 million, with an anticipated solicitation release on October 2, 2024, and proposals due by November 1, 2024. Potential contractors will be evaluated on Mission Suitability (1000 points), cost, and past performance, with an expected contract award date of August 28, 2025. The electronic library includes multiple statements of work covering diverse areas such as mission design, navigation analysis, attitude ground system support, conjunction assessment, planetary science support, and software development for tools like the General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT). Key missions supported include the Roman Space Telescope, Global Precipitation Measurement, International Space Station operations, Space Weather Follow On, and various earth and planetary observation missions. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in areas like orbital mechanics, systems engineering, software development, and mission operations support.