NASA Ames Engineering and Mission Operations Facility Design-Build Services Solicitation
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 47PB5426R0014
- Agency
- Not on record
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- PSC
- Y1AA Construction Of Office Buildings
- Place of performance
- Moffett Field, California 94035, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. General Services Administration, in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, seeks Phase-One qualification proposals for design-build services to construct the Engineering and Mission Operations Facility (EMO), N278, at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, with proposals due October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific and questions due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific. This is a two-phase selection procedure; Phase One solicits qualifications only, with price evaluation deferred to Phase Two.
Place of performance is Moffett Field, California. The project scope includes demolition of Motor Pool Building N251, Machine Shop Building N216, and associated fuel infrastructure, followed by construction of a new multi-functional facility with a minimum 30,292 gross square feet containing office space, technical laboratories, meeting areas, and mission support functions. The estimated contract value is $46 to $56 million. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion within 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $4,742.92 per calendar day for delay.
Offerors must demonstrate past design-build and general contractor experience on projects with a minimum $40 million construction value and substantial completion within ten years preceding the solicitation. The design shall comply with GSA P100 Baseline requirements and achieve at least LEED Silver certification, Guiding Principles for sustainability, or Green Globes Certification (Two Green Globes). Professional liability insurance of $5 million per claim is required for retained design professionals; bonding capacity of at least $56 million is mandatory. A Project Labor Agreement is mandatory. Phase-One evaluation weighs Technical Qualifications (60%): general contractor and A/E firm experience (20% each) and past performance (10% each); Integrated Design-Build Delivery Approach (20%); and Lead Designer qualifications (20%). Up to three firms will be selected for Phase Two, with unsuccessful Phase-Two offerors receiving a $100,000 stipend. The NAICS code is 236220. Scope of Work documents require completion of a CUI Information Request Form directed to jamie.potter@gsa.gov. Amendment 0001, issued September 14, 2026, incorporated the Phase-One Questions and Answers Log; the Phase-One deadline remains October 7, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This amendment provides the Government's responses to questions received regarding the Phase-One solicitation. Please review the attached SF 30 and Questions and Answers PDF.
The Phase-One submission deadline remains unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of the amendment as provided in the SF 30. Except as expressly amended, all other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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Design Build Contract for: NASA Ames Engineering and Mission Operations Facility (EMO) N278
The Solicitation, Phase-One – Request for Qualification Proposals
Project Location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035
General Information: NAICS: 236220, Commercial & Institutional Building Construction
Estimated Price Range: Between $46 and $56 million
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is soliciting Phase-One qualification proposals for the design and construction of the Engineering and Mission Operations Facility (EMO), N278, located at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. The acquisition will utilize a two-phase design-build selection procedure. This solicitation constitutes Phase One – Request for Qualification Proposals.
NOTICE: Scope of Work documents are available. To receive a copy of the scope of work documents, offerors must first complete the provided CUI Information Request Form (Request for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)) and return the completed/signed document to the Contracting Officer at jamie.potter@gsa.gov. Documents will be distributed to Offerors who return properly completed forms.
Questions: All questions shall be submitted in writing via email no later than Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Pacific Time). Questions received after this cutoff may not receive a response.
Phase-One Submission Due Date/Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Submission Requirements: Interested Offerors shall thoroughly review the solicitation documents for all submission requirements.
Stipend: The Government intends to provide a stipend of $100,000.00 to each unsuccessful Phase-Two offeror that submits a responsive proposal in accordance with the solicitation requirements. The stipend is intended to partially offset costs associated with the development of Phase-Two design concepts and technical proposals.
Interested offerors shall review the attached solicitation and all accompanying documents in their entirety for the complete requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, terms, and conditions. The solicitation and any amendments thereto govern in the event of any inconsistency with this decription. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments or other updates to the solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Design Build Contract for: NASA Ames Engineering and Mission Operations Facility (EMO) N278
The Solicitation, Phase-One – Request for Qualification Proposals
Project Location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035
General Information: NAICS: 236220, Commercial & Institutional Building Construction
Estimated Price Range: Between $46 and $56 million
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is soliciting Phase-One qualification proposals for the design and construction of the Engineering and Mission Operations Facility (EMO), N278, located at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. The acquisition will utilize a two-phase design-build selection procedure. This solicitation constitutes Phase One – Request for Qualification Proposals.
NOTICE: Scope of Work documents are available. To receive a copy of the scope of work documents, offerors must first complete the provided CUI Information Request Form (Request for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)) and return the completed/signed document to the Contracting Officer at jamie.potter@gsa.gov. Documents will be distributed to Offerors who return properly completed forms.
Questions: All questions shall be submitted in writing via email no later than Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Pacific Time). Questions received after this cutoff may not receive a response.
Phase-One Submission Due Date/Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Submission Requirements: Interested Offerors shall thoroughly review the solicitation documents for all submission requirements.
Stipend: The Government intends to provide a stipend of $100,000.00 to each unsuccessful Phase-Two offeror that submits a responsive proposal in accordance with the solicitation requirements. The stipend is intended to partially offset costs associated with the development of Phase-Two design concepts and technical proposals.
Interested offerors shall review the attached solicitation and all accompanying documents in their entirety for the complete requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, terms, and conditions. The solicitation and any amendments thereto govern in the event of any inconsistency with this decription. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments or other updates to the solicitation.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| NASA Ames Engineering and Mission Operations Facility Design-Build Services Presolicitation Notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| NASA AMES Engineering and Mission Operations Facility Design-Build Services - Industry Day | Special Notice | |
| NASA AMES Engineering and Mission Operations Facility Design-Build Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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