Part of National Aeronautics And Space Administration
The Science Mission Directorate (NASA-SMD) is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery through the research and development of physical, engineering, and life sciences. Its core mission focuses on space research, atmospheric studies, and Earth science data analysis and modeling.
Science Mission Directorate is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 37 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Science Mission Directorate (NASA-SMD) is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery through the research and development of physical, engineering, and life sciences. Its core mission focuses on space research, atmospheric studies, and Earth science data analysis and modeling. Strategic priorit...
The Science Mission Directorate (NASA-SMD) is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery through the research and development of physical, engineering, and life sciences. Its core mission focuses on space research, atmospheric studies, and Earth science data analysis and modeling. Strategic priorities include the development of high-end computing resources, open science initiatives, and the implementation of comprehensive data management frameworks to support scientific research and technical analysis.
Procurement patterns center heavily on professional, scientific, and technical services. The agency frequently acquires research and development services, scientific and technical consulting, and environmental monitoring. There is a significant emphasis on the procurement of specialized hardware, including electromedical apparatus and search, detection, and navigation instruments. The agency also utilizes subcontracts for technical writing, proposal development, and computing infrastructure support.
The agency primarily targets vendors within NAICS codes related to physical and engineering research (541715), administrative and general management consulting (541611), and other scientific and technical consulting (541690). Other key industry targets include environmental consulting, computing infrastructure providers, and space research technology manufacturers.
The Science Mission Directorate operates as a specialized organization within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Its organizational scope encompasses a broad range of technical activities, from field data collection and laboratory testing to the management of complex computing systems and aeronautical instrument manufacturing.
Recent Science Mission Directorate Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Science Mission Directorate, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Science Mission Directorate and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
