Sub-award to Space Science Institute
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26937698Q
- Agency
- Shared Services Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Points of contact
-
- Monica Wilson monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov (228) 813-6012
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center seeks a sub-award to Space Science Institute for Mars Science Laboratory Extended Mission 5 environmental science research, with a capabilities submission deadline of July 10, 2026. The procurement is sole source under FAR 12.102(a), and the Government will evaluate responses solely to determine whether to conduct this effort on a competitive basis; the Government retains discretion to proceed competitively notwithstanding this notice.
Place of performance is Space Science Institute facilities in Boulder, Colorado, with administrative oversight at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The performance period runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028. The work covers Mars Science Laboratory mission operations and environmental science analysis, including participation as environmental science theme group lead, tactical and strategic science planning, analysis of Navigation Camera imagery and Rover Environmental Monitoring System observations for dust lifting activity, presentation of scientific results at conferences as warranted, and support of scientific publications. The contractor shall focus on quantifying and distinguishing dust lifting mechanisms in Gale Crater, specifically straight-line wind stress dust lifting and dust devils, to address Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group science goals related to dust fluxes and surface-atmosphere exchange. The NAICS code is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology); PSC code is AJ12, General Science And Technology R&D Services. Interested organizations must submit capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact; oral communications are not acceptable. Price quotes received at this time will not be reviewed or accepted.
Notice text
See the attached SOW.
All correspondence should reference ID# to ensure visibility.
*PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Sub-award to Space Science Institute.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Space Science Institute, 4765 Walnut ST STE B Boulder, Colorado 80301-2575, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Space Science Institute is the sole provider of Sub-award to Space Science Institute
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 08:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 7/10/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant
monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0041710 Tab 07 2 SOW_Redacted.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity on GovTribe
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity