Thermospheric Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) for Future NASA/Heliophysics Missions
NASA · NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
80NSSC27943636Q
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
541715
Product service code
AR11
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-13
Response deadline
Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
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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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cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
Secondary
Kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov
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