Data Management & Open Science Compliance Services

The contract seeks a subcontractor to develop and implement a comprehensive Data Management Plan aligned with federal open science policies, with a focus on ensuring compliance through standardized metadata and the public sharing of research data via NASA-approved repositories. The work requires expertise in organizing, documenting, and curating scientific datasets to meet stringent federal requirements for transparency, accessibility, and long-term preservation, specifically tailored to the Space Technology Mission Directorate’s needs within NASA. The subcontractor must demonstrate proficiency in current data management frameworks and federal mandates related to open science, ensuring that all produced data is properly structured, discoverable, and available to the public in accordance with NASA's stewardship obligations. The opportunity is open for response until August 13, 2026, under the NAICS code 518210, indicating a focus on data processing, hosting, and related services. While the solicitation does not specify a set-aside type or point of contact, the place of performance and organizational details remain undefined, suggesting flexibility in execution location. The contract is structured as a subcontract, meaning the selected entity will support a primary contractor or program under NASA’s broader mission objectives. Success requires not only technical capability in data systems but also a deep understanding of NASA’s culture of scientific openness and the operational workflows necessary to integrate compliance seamlessly into ongoing research activities.