NASA Academic Mission Services 2 (NAMS-2) - Presolicitation   3

Edit: Update anticipated RFP release date

NASA/Ames Research Center (ARC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the NASA Academic Mission Service 2 (NAMS-2) acquisition.

NAMS-2 will be a follow-on acquisition contract that will provide support to NASA/ARC in the performance of aeronautics and technology mission objectives, particularly the improvement of aircraft and airspace safety as well as the transition of advanced aeronautics technologies into future air vehicles.

ARC organizations supported by NAMS-2 include the Aeronautics Directorate (Code A) and the Exploration Technology Directorate (Code T).

Code A is responsible for enabling dramatic improvements in aeronautics during the 21st century. For decades, the Directorate has developed and transferred new technologies that directly benefit the entire aviation community, including the public. Aeronautics improvements will be particularly important over the next several decades because of the increased number of commercial flights, anticipated use of flying cars, and integration of advanced autonomy into the national airspace. To meet these changes, the Aeronautics Directorate operates national wind tunnel facilities, airspace research labs, and human-in-the-loop flight simulators, and conducts applied research and development in collaboration with industry, academia, and government.

Code T invents, develops, and implements technologies that NASA uses to gather scientific knowledge and explore space. Its four divisions provide leadership in information technology and computational science, deliver advanced human-centered software solutions for space exploration and aviation, provide supercomputing and other advanced computing services to NASA-funded scientists and engineers, and develop planetary atmospheric entry systems for NASA human exploration, science, and planetary science missions. The Exploration Technology Directorate operates a variety of specialized test facilities, supercomputing installations, simulation tools, and research laboratories, including the NASA Arc Jet Complex and the NASA Advanced Supercomputing Facility, in support of NASA's aviation, space exploration, and technology development objectives.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541715 and 1000 employees, respectively.

The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about November 2023, with an anticipated offer due date of on or about January 2024.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

NASA 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

If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.Sam.gov.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer.

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer: Robin De Leon at rosalinda.r.deleon@nasa.gov or Noor Khazendar at noor.khazendar@nasa.gov not later than April 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.