Project and Engineering Support Services II (PESS II) Extension
ID: 80ARC021D0001_NOI2025Type: 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/211382a381cd4b41bf464da25c1de2c3/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

NASA's Ames Research Center intends to extend the Project and Engineering Support Services II (PESS II) contract with Millennium Engineering and Integration Services (MEIS) on a sole source basis. This extension, which will last for two years, includes a twelve-month base period and an optional twelve-month period, aimed at continuing critical mission work related to Artemis, Lunar Exploration, and various other space science initiatives. The PESS II contract is vital for providing essential engineering and project management support across multiple disciplines, ensuring compliance with NASA policies and safety regulations while enhancing operational capabilities. Interested organizations may submit their qualifications to Noor Khazendar at noor.khazendar@nasa.gov by April 15, 2025, for consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition process.

Point(s) of Contact
Noor Khazendar
noor.khazendar@nasa.gov
Rosalinda R. De Leon
rosalinda.r.deleon@nasa.gov
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Statement of Work_.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The Project and Engineering Support Services II (PESS II) contract seeks to provide essential engineering and project management support for NASA's Ames Research Center (ARC). The contract outlines responsibilities across various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, and project management. It emphasizes compliance with NASA policies and safety regulations, ensuring that contractor efforts align with NASA's mission to advance science and technology for space exploration. Specific tasks include project management support, system design and development, assembly, integration, testing, technical writing, and proposal support. The contractor must provide labor and materials, utilizing government facilities when feasible and ensuring adherence to quality standards and inspection requirements. The contract incorporates an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) model, allowing for flexibility in responding to emerging mission requirements. Overall, PESS II aims to enhance ARC's capabilities in project execution, facilitate efficient operational practices, and promote collaborative efforts with various government and commercial entities. This initiative reflects NASA's commitment to advancing its R&D capabilities through strategic partnerships and effective resource allocation.
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