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Rendezvous Proximity Operations, and Capture (RPOC) VI

Key facts

Response deadline
Oct 28, 2026
5:00 PM UTC-05:00
Set-aside
Not stated
Notice type
Sources sought
Posted on SAM.gov
Oct 15, 2026
Archives Oct 29, 2026

Description

Amendment 1 - 10/15/2026 This amendment is issued to clarify the NAICS code designation for this sources sought notice. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is: NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services, Exception 1 Size Standard: $47.0 million All other information remains unchanged. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Notice - 10/14/2026 [NOTE: NAICS information below superseded by Amendment 1] Disclaimer: This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued solely for market research, information, and planning purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Market Research. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it guarantee the issuance of a future solicitation. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting information provided in response to this notice. Responding to this notice is strictly voluntary, and failure to respond does not preclude any potential offeror/vendor from participating in any future formal solicitation. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents should clearly mark proprietary data.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for providing engineering support services (research, analysis, design, development, integration, verification, test, evaluation, and operations support) supporting Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C), system engineering, and Rendezvous Proximity Operations, and Capture (RPOC) activities. A summary of the JSC requirements is attached to this notice. NASA JSC is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Business (SB) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals for RPOC. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate capabilities as a prime, subcontractor and/or teaming partner. The Government reserves the right to consider a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) business set-aside based on responses received. Respondents are requested to provide informed input on realistic and appropriate SB subcontracting and/or participation goals for the specific requirement. This type of feedback supports NASA’s market research and helps ensure the acquisition strategy is aligned with actual industry capability. Industry feedback is requested for: SB Subcontracting goals; Barriers that may limit SB participation, such as certifications, unique technical requirements, security needs, specialized tools, or high-risk performance areas and/or Strategies to increase SB participation, including: Breaking requirements into smaller components Identifying areas appropriate for subcontracting Considering teaming or mentor protégé approaches The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330, Engineering Services, with a size standard of $25.5M. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be posted on SAM.gov (the Government-wide Point of Entry) or, if issued under a General Services Administration (GSA) vehicle, through GSA eBuy (www.ebuy.gsa.gov). In accordance with Executive Order 14240, the Government intends to explore GSA options as part of its market research but remains under no obligation to use GSA vehicles if market findings determine they cannot fulfill agency needs. Interested firms are responsible for monitoring these websites for the release of any presolicitation or solicitation notice. Interested firms having the required specialized capabilities to meet the requirements attached should submit a capability statement of no more than 5 pages, standard 12-point font, in either Microsoft Word or PDF format, indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein. Responses must include the following: Company Name, Address, and Website Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code Business Size and Socioeconomic Status under NAICS 541330 (e.g., Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SD-VOSB, HUBZone, HBCU/MI) Applicable relevant GSA vehicles and their contract numbers (if held) A brief narrative demonstrating the vendor’s technical expertise and capacity to perform the tasks List up to 5 relevant customers covering the past 5 years (highlight relevant work performed, client/agency name, role (prime or subcontractor), period of performance, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement). The list will be excluded from the page count. The response may also include suggestions for specific contract structures or types that would allow JSC to meet or exceed the attached requirements while reducing overall costs. All responses must be submitted electronically via email to Jonathan Anzures, [email protected], and Rasha Shreim, [email protected], no later than October 28, 2026 at 5:00pm CT. Please reference in the email subject line: “Sources Sought Response – 80JSC027RPOC6 – [Company Name]”, in any response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Responses will be used to inform the acquisition strategy. A response to this notice is not a prerequisite for participation in any resulting solicitation. Interested vendors may be able to view other interested vendors on the Interested Vendors List in order to facilitate subcontracting and teaming arrangements.

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Posted on SAM.gov: Oct 15, 2026
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First recorded by BidLookup: Oct 16, 2026
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Last confirmed: Oct 21, 2026
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Solicitation number
80JSC027RPOC6
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NAICS
541330 · Engineering Services
Product/service code
R425 · SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
Place of performance
Houston, Texas 77058
Contracting office
HOUSTON, TX 77058
SAM.gov notice ID
b079bc33f7da477881bbffa80f2c28a0