Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator Mission Operations Follow-On (PTD Follow-On) Contract
ID: 80ARC025TG003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA AMES RESEARCH CENTERMOFFETT FIELD, CA, 94035, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AR11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/565e94e2077e4e6690a93306bf4cb3a6/view
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    Description

    NASA's Ames Research Center is seeking to extend the Period of Performance for the Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator (PTD) Mission Operations Follow-On Contract, specifically for a one and a half month duration. The procurement aims to secure services from Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. under a sole source contract modification, as the services are deemed reasonably available from only one source. This contract is crucial for ongoing space research and development activities, emphasizing the importance of continuity in mission operations. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications to Contracting Officer Tiffany Goodwin via email by 1:00 p.m. PST on May 28, 2025, to determine if the acquisition will proceed on a competitive basis.

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