Flight Dynamic Support Services (FDSS III) Extension
ID: 80GSFC19C0072Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTERGREENBELT, MD, 20771, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/445e9297e227453fa63be6e36b43b189/view
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    NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking to extend its Flight Dynamics Support Services (FDSS III) contract, which provides essential flight dynamics support for various space missions and systems analysis. The procurement aims to ensure continued operational support, including orbit determination, trajectory control, and attitude analysis, while also advancing technology development in navigational techniques and software engineering compliance. This sole source contract extension to OPR, LLC is critical for maintaining mission capabilities through October 31, 2025, as a follow-on competitive contract is anticipated. Interested organizations may submit their qualifications to Jacob Perez at jacob.a.perez@nasa.gov by 4:30 PM EST on October 21, 2024, for consideration in the acquisition process.

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    Jacob Perez
    (301) 286-8602
    jacob.a.perez@nasa.gov
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    80GSFC19C0072 -FDSS III - SOW.pdf
    The Flight Dynamics Support Services III Statement of Work outlines requirements for analyzing and supporting orbital and attitude systems within NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It details various operational tasks, including orbit determination, trajectory control, mission design, and attitude analysis for a range of spacecraft. The contractor is expected to ensure compliance with federal standards, particularly regarding software engineering and accessibility per the Rehabilitation Act. Key aspects include the provision of analytical support during mission planning, operations for human spaceflight and expendable launch vehicles, and maintenance of flight dynamics systems. Specific responsibilities encompass evaluating tracking data, generating acquisition data, and supporting conjunction assessment risk analysis. The document emphasizes the need for technology development in navigational and mission design techniques, supporting advanced algorithms and tools for flight dynamics operations. It also mandates the creation of various software management plans, configuration management frameworks, and assurance protocols to ensure quality and compliance throughout the contract. This Statement of Work underscores NASA's commitment to maintaining rigorous operational standards and advancing space mission capabilities.
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