Thermospheric Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) for Future NASA/Heliophysics Missions

Bidders ID: NBD00159988034316962
Due Date: Oct 16, 2026
Posted Date: Oct 13, 2026
Level of Government: Federal
State: Federal
Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation Number: 80NSSC27943636Q
Source: Members Only
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Thermospheric Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) for Future NASA/Heliophysics Missions
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
80NSSC27943636Q
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Department/Ind. Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 13, 2026 02:53 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: Oct 16, 2026 03:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 31, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AR11 - SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Place of Performance:
Description

Synopsis:





VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.



NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Thermospheric Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) for Future NASA/Heliophysics Missions



NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to LEOCAST SPACE LLC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that LEOCAST SPACE LLC is the sole provider of Thermospheric Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) for Future NASA/Heliophysics Missions



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 Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for 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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/16/2026. 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.





NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.





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:



Cody Guidry



Procurement Specialist II



Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov


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  • JERRY HLASS ROAD, BLDG. 1111
  • STENNIS SPACE CENTER , MS 39529
  • USA
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History
  • Oct 13, 2026 02:53 pm CDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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