NASA Academic Mission Services 2 (NAMS-2) - Request for Proposal

This solicitation seeks proposals to provide research support services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center under the NASA Academic Mission Services 2 (NAMS-2) contract. Services include core contract and program management, air traffic management research with a focus on urban air mobility, and support across areas such as autonomous aircraft operations, nanotechnology, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. Proposals are due by January 29, 2024 and will be evaluated based on mission suitability, technical approach, past performance, and cost/price. Relevant past performance must demonstrate a minimum value of $20 million for prime contractors and $5 million for major subcontractors.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside. The primary NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code R425. The potential period of performance is a five-year base period with the contract value estimated at $124 million. The place of performance will be at Moffett Field, California. Eligible offerors include institutions of higher education and nonprofit research organizations capable of supporting NASA's scientific and technical requirements for air traffic management and advanced technologies over the five-year contract term.