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80JSC023DA010, Simulation and Software Technology (SST) III Ceiling Increase

National Aeronautics and SPACE Administration → NASA Johnson SPACE CENTERSpecial NoticeSolicitation 80JSC023DA010

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Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
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Opportunity details

NAICS
541511
Notice type
Special Notice
Original posted
September 14, 2026
Last updated
October 18, 2026
Notice ID
e0d5e1c4883249b6adc5a6714717776a

Summary

NASA/Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for simulation and software technology support primarily for the JSC Engineering Directorate Software, Robotics, and Simulation Division (SRSD) in support of human exploration systems and programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis Program, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), and advanced programs for exploration and research. The contractor is responsible for developing and supporting simulation and Virtual Reality (VR) applications for Extravehicular Activity (EVA) training systems, robotics training systems, and engineering analysis, as well as developing situational awareness and planning software. The SRSD is also responsible for providing engineering products and analysis in the areas of Orion flight software management, Vehicle System Management (VSM), automation and intelligent systems, and telerobotics and autonomous robotic systems for ground and space flight applications services. NASA/JSC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire these services from CACI – Federal, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.103-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Contracting Officer, Yushu Mao at yushu.mao@nasa.gov and Contract Specialist, Camryn Kainer at camryn.e.kainer@nasa.gov no later than 4 p.m. Central Time on June 26, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. 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 This is a modification to the notice entitled 80JSC023DA010, Simulation and Software Technology (SST) III Ceiling Increase which was posted on June 11, 2026. You are notified that the following changes are made: The attachment - JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC) 80JSC023DA010 - SST III has been posted. The due date for responses is not extended. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

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NASA/Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for simulation and software technology support primarily for the JSC Engineering Directorate Software, Robotics, and Simulation Division (SRSD) in support of human exploration systems and programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis Program, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), and advanced programs for exploration and research. The contractor is responsible for developing and supporting simulation and Virtual Reality (VR) applications for Extravehicular Activity (EVA) training systems, robotics training systems, and engineering analysis, as well as developing situational awareness and planning software. The SRSD is also responsible for providing engineering products and analysis in the areas of Orion flight software management, Vehicle System Management (VSM), automation and intelligent systems, and telerobotics and autonomous robotic systems for ground and space flight applications services. NASA/JSC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire these services from CACI – Federal, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.103-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Contracting Officer, Yushu Mao at yushu.mao@nasa.gov and Contract Specialist, Camryn Kainer at camryn.e.kainer@nasa.gov no later than 4 p.m. Central Time on June 26, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. 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 This is a modification to the notice entitled 80JSC023DA010, Simulation and Software Technology (SST) III Ceiling Increase which was posted on June 11, 2026. You are notified that the following changes are made: The attachment - JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC) 80JSC023DA010 - SST III has been posted. The due date for responses is not extended. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

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