Project Information

Bid Title

Notice of Intent to Extend the Ground Support Equipment IDIQ at Kennedy Space Center

Issuing Agency

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jul 8, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 22, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Notice of Intent to Extend the Ground Support Equipment IDIQ at Kennedy Space Center

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Notice ID

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Department/Ind. Agency

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Sub-tier

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Office

NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 08, 2026 01:18 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 06, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 1725 - SPACE VEHICLE LAUNCHERS
• NAICS Code:
  • 339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Orlando , FL 32899
  USA

Description

This is a Notice of Intent to extend a current contract in accordance with FAR 5.201. NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center intends to extend the current indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts to J.P. Donovan Construction Co. Inc, Precision Fabricating and Cleaning Co. Inc., and EMF Inc., for services required for the fabrication, assembly, and test of Ground Support Equipment to include mechanical, electrical, and fluids hardware necessary to support ground systems processing of flight hardware.

NASA intends to execute this extension using Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures under 10 U.S.C. 3204(b)(B), as implemented by FAR 6.302‑1(a)(2)(iii). This authority supports the continued provision of highly specialized services essential for systems that directly support crewed Artemis missions. These systems are subject to human‑rating requirements, as outlined in NPR 8705.2C, “Human‑Rating Requirements for Space Systems.” Awarding follow‑on work to any source other than the incumbents would result in unacceptable delays, increased technical and schedule risk, and the potential for unsatisfactory performance, given the depth of specialized knowledge required.

Currently, there are several critical hardware subsystems in work for Mobile Launcher 1. Any subsequent awards to a new contractor would introduce unacceptable risks and delays to mission schedules, as they may not possess the necessary skills/labor/experience to continue operations on complex systems contained within the ground support equipment. Extending the current IDIQ contracts will allow a seamless continuation of critical services. However, an on-ramp clause was included on each of the base contracts allowing the Government to add new awardees when appropriate. Should new qualified sources emerge, they may be invited to submit full proposals to compete for future task orders, preventing any undue competitive advantage for current holders.

This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice nor will it reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.

Interested organizations may submit electronic capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform the effort to marinaandreea.zapata@nasa.gov no later than 3:00 PM EST on July 22, 2026. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether this acquisition can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• KENNEDY SPACE CENTER FL 32899-0001
• KENNEDY SPACE CENTER , FL 32899
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Marina Zapata
• marinaandreea.zapata@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jul 08, 2026 01:18 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 17Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment

• NAICS 339999All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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