Data Management and Archiving Plan Development

The contract seeks the development and implementation of Open Science Data Management Plans aligned with NASA policy, focusing on creating robust frameworks for metadata standards, data sharing protocols, repository selection, and long-term preservation strategies. The goal is to ensure that scientific data generated under NASA-funded activities is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable, adhering to open science principles and federal requirements for data stewardship. Contractors will be expected to design comprehensive plans that support transparency, collaboration, and sustainability of research outputs across NASA missions and programs. This is a subcontract opportunity posted on July 20, 2026, with a proposal deadline of November 6, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541990 for other scientific and technical services and is managed by NASA Headquarters. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, the work will be performed in support of NASA’s broader data management objectives, requiring expertise in scientific data infrastructure and policy compliance. The contract does not specify a set-aside type, making it open to all eligible subcontractors seeking to provide specialized data management services to prime contractors working with NASA.