Acoustic Software Maintenance – PULSE Material Testing

The contract entails annual support for the PULSE software module, a critical tool used in material response testing under acoustic loads to qualify spacecraft components. This maintenance service ensures the continued functionality, updates, and technical reliability of the software, which is essential for accurately simulating and analyzing how materials behave under intense acoustic environments inherent to launch and spaceflight conditions. The support likely includes bug fixes, performance enhancements, compatibility updates, and user assistance tailored to NASA’s specific testing protocols and hardware requirements. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541690, indicating it falls within other scientific and technical consulting services. It is administered by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with performance based in Houston, Texas, at a facility associated with 77058. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline set for August 4, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for potential vendors to submit proposals. The absence of a set-aside designation means the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors without preference given to small businesses or other designated categories.