NASA DBEC Viable “One NASA” Model Development

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for NASA DBEC Viable "One NASA" Model Development consultant support services. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity posted on March 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 31, 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and PSC code AJ11 (General Science and Technology R&D Services). All correspondence must reference Notice ID 80NSSC26928788Q to ensure proper visibility. The government has indicated its intent to award this work as a sole source contract to Water's Edge Strategy under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), though it retains discretion to pursue competitive procurement based on capability submissions received.

The requirement supports the operational transition of NASA's Biodiversity and Ecological Conservation (BDEC) Virtual Center from contractor-managed to NASA personnel-led operations. Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 31, 2026, with no pricing offers or oral communications accepted. Only small businesses are eligible to compete for this set-aside opportunity. The consultant will deliver four integrated components: virtual center staffing support, strategic partnership prioritization mapping, a stakeholder engagement virtual event, and synthesis of findings with strategic guidance for long-term center success. Performance will be conducted at NASA Headquarters, and the engagement is designed to facilitate NASA's transition planning while maintaining NASA's responsibility for technical content and programmatic decisions.