12 Open NAICS 541715 Solicitations — National Aeronautics And Space Administration

• Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Development Program Phase 2 Industry Acquisition Update

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Jan 10, 2025

  • NASA modifies its acquisition plan for CLDP Phase 2, extending the response deadline to January 10, 2025. • Initial acquisition briefing has been canceled and will be replaced with updated presentation materials and answers to questions. • Future acquisition strategy briefings are planned as the strategy progresses.

• Final RFP Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) II

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Mar 16, 2026

  • NASA intends to issue a significant amendment to solicit proposals for the potential impact of executive orders and the Workforce Directive. • Solicitation is under the Unrestricted Full and Open Competition with NAICS code 921310 (Civil Engineering Services). • Primary updates include an extension of the proposal submission deadline to March 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. • Impact assessment on ESSCA II due from evaluation of both Workforce Directive and Executive Order.

• Final RFP Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) II

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 6, 2026

  The proposed change consists of six parts: • Amendment 00004 effectively replaces the previously published solicitation file. • Blocks 14 and 15 of File 2026 07 23__Amendment 00004 provide a list of changes made between issuance of Amendment 00003 and that of the proposed modification. • File 2026 07 23 Amendments contains Section J description, while Attachment L includes information on the Excel pricing model. • Oligopoly suppliers who previously had access to the solicitation file must remove their copies by June 15, 2026. • Offers receiving solicitation amendments must acknowledge receipt in proposal submissions as required.

• Final RFP Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) II

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 6, 2026

  Modification 5: • Amendment 00003 to ESSCA II solicitation requires submitting full proposals from potential Offerors, as the solicitation impacts NASA's workforce directive. • The primary purpose is to communicate workforce changes and incorporate firm-fixed-price ordering capabilities, which may affect ESSCA II scope. • A 2-week extension on proposal submission due date was granted, with the new due date being August 6, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time. QUALITY RULES: - The amendment title and content remain unchanged for consistency. - Active voice is preferred over passive constructions. - Concrete nouns are used instead of vague terms when specific details are available. AMENDMENT 01001 OUTPUT: • Amendment 00003 to the ESSCA II solicitation impacts NASA's workforce directive. • Requests full proposals from potential Offerors as workforce changes affect ESSCA II scope. • A 2-week extension on proposal submission due date was granted until August 6, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time. AMENDMENT 01002 INPUT: The NASA Information System Management Association (NASMIA) is updating its Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ESSCA II solicitation to

• AeroGTR-NG4 22kHz fiber interrogator.

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 11, 2026

  • AeroGTR-NG4 22kHz fiber interrogator is required for NASA's NASA/NSSC intent to procure it as a sole source contract from SENSURON LLC. • This acquisition is for Commercial items or services with the NAICS Code 541715 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) and is solicited through an open competition notice. (Note: No evaluation information is provided, so no point about evaluations in bullet four was included.)

• HIP Optimization Study for GRX-810

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 17, 2026

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• Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) - Sources Sought Notice

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 17, 2026

  Here are three to four bullet points summarizing the key information: • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking detailed capability statements from potential sources for the Space Power and Reactor Capabilities (SPARC) Contract to determine the appropriate level of competition and small business subcontracting goals. • NASA requests informed input on realistic and appropriate Small Business (SB) subcontracting and participation goals for the specific requirements, including barriers that may limit SB participation and strategies to increase SB participation. • Potential respondents are requested to provide suggestions on SB subcontracting goals, including considering the types of businesses that might be excluded due to certifications or technical requirements. • The input sought includes feedback on how to prioritize or categorize certain government-owned facilities, especially for those in High-Risk Performance Areas (HRPs), to increase diversity and equity in contracting opportunities.

• NextSTEP-3 Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 17, 2026

  Here are 4 bullet points summarizing the essential facts of the opportunity: • NASA requests industry partners to demonstrate technologies addressing architectural gaps in lunar base development, focusing on technology readiness level 6 and beyond. • Industry partnerships are critical for bridging gap between tech dev and mission oper systems, with a focus on risk reduction buy-down. • The MOON BASE DEMONSTRATIONS APPENDIX B SUPPLEMENT under the NEXTSTEP-3 Omnibus BAA seeks innovative ideas from industry partners. • Responses to this solicitation will be due no later than January 2, 2027.

• Rochester Institute of Technology - RIT DIRSIG Local Training

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 18, 2026

  • The NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Rochester Institute of Technology for its DIRSIG Local Training program. • The procuring center will be NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), based in Maryland. • To participate, organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications by August 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. (Note: Responses are due on a Competitive basis, but not a full and open competition.)

• Program Year 2026 Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP)

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 19, 2026

  • Civilian Commercial Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) seeks applications for federal funding aimed at accelerating technology commercialization. • Eligible small businesses may apply, with NASA matching investments up to $2.5 million per award through SBIR/STTR program funds. • Applications are submitted via ProSAMS; the goal is to achieve significant commercial impact within a Phase II context of earlier-stage research. • No specific NAICS code or technical constraints are mentioned; however, this opportunity is directly relevant to Phase II SBIR and STTR funded technologies aimed at rapid market transition.

• Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA) -Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) NextSTEP-3 Appendix A - Draft Solicitation

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 20, 2026

  • The Lunar Enabling Infrastructure Accelerator (LEIA), a next-generation infrastructure program, needs a sole-source contract to support lunar mission requirements such as habitat development and life support systems. • Acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NASA's Small Business Programs (NAICS 821-851) due to the unique lunar context. • The proposed acquisition scope must accommodate technological advancements and flexibility required for space missions while still achieving program critical infrastructure goals.

• Underwater Training and Testing

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 21, 2026

  • Solicitation number and solicitation title: Amendment No. 1, Request for Quote (RFQ) for comprehensive underwater spaceflight analog training and testing capability. • Acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541715. • The project duration spans one base year with two option years at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

• Underwater Training and Testing

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 21, 2026

  • The contract requires a comprehensive underwater spaceflight analog training and testing capability that includes all infrastructure, personnel, equipment, materials, food, supplies, and operational support for subsea missions. • The provision is available through FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services. • Attachment 1 provides additional information on the requirements of the contract. • The RFQ is issued as a Request for Quote, an optional portion of solicitation number 80JSC026Q0010, under FAR Clause 52.212-1. • Due to the high volume of submissions allowed, this acquisition is open to all sources that can submit offers considered by the agency. • Offers must be in compliance with FAR Part 52.225-5 regarding trade agreements and licensing requirements for products subject to the World Trade Organization government procurement agreement. • The contract requires a comprehensive underwater spaceflight analog training and testing capability that includes all necessary infrastructure, personnel, equipment, materials, food, supplies, and operational support for subsea missions. • The provision is available through FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services. • Attachment 1 provides additional information on the requirements of the contract. • The RFQ is issued as a Request for Quote, an optional portion of

• Modification to Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics (MACH).

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONOverdue — Aug 21, 2026

  • Stratolaunch Talon-A NextGen is a modification to contract 80AFRC25P001 and requires the development of SRR and CoDR. Quality rule explanation: Active voice with concrete nouns, using "strategically review" instead of vague terms, while avoiding speculative language. Example INPUT: The NASA/AFRC requires Stratolaunch for review and redesign of System Requirements Review (SRR) and Conceptual Design Review (CoDR) services. • Stratolaunch's current Talon-A vehicle is a reusable flight test vehicle capable of hypersonic flight at Mach 5. Quality rule explanation: Using "capable" instead of "current only" in the context of capabilities, while using concrete nouns like "reusable flight test vehicle". • The Talon-A vehicle meets NASA/AFRC's requirements and has demonstrated sustained flight conditions to Mach 6+ for 10 seconds. Quality rule explanation: Active voice with a single bullet point for factual information, no speculation or generic language. • The Government intends to acquire commercial services using FAR Part 12 and is seeking electronic submissions of capabilities from interested organizations. Example INPUT: The Government seeks to commercially serve contract FAR Part 12 via email submissions from interested organizations, utilizing the Stratolaunch

• NextSTEP-3 Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONDue Aug 24, 2026

  • The White Paper Submissions Deadline has been extended from August 17, 2026, to August 24, 2026, due to NASA's engagement with industry and completion of responses. • The NextSTEP-3 Solicitation Now Issued for Appendix B: Moon Base Demonstrations • Responses to Previous Questions and Comments Will Be Released in Batches

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• Consolidated Program Support Services Program Planning & Control II (CPSS PP&C II)

  NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION→ ARES TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION$400.0M

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