Data Management and Open Science Plan Development

The contract aims to develop and implement a comprehensive data sharing and archiving strategy aligned with NASA’s Open Science and Data Management Plan guidelines, ensuring full compliance with federal requirements for scientific transparency and data accessibility. The work will focus on structuring protocols for the acquisition, organization, preservation, and dissemination of research data generated under NASA-funded activities, with an emphasis on interoperability, long-term storage, and public availability. The strategy must support reproducibility, enable collaboration across institutions, and integrate seamlessly with existing NASA data systems while adhering to evolving standards for open science practices. Subcontractors are expected to deliver a fully documented plan that outlines procedures for metadata creation, data formatting, access controls, preservation timelines, and compliance monitoring. The effort is targeted at organizations proficient in data science infrastructure and federal research compliance, particularly those with experience in scientific data management within aerospace or government contexts. Proposals must be submitted by October 20, 2026, under the NAICS code 518210 for data processing services, with performance expected to occur under the authority of NASA Headquarters. While no specific location is designated for performance, the scope requires close coordination with NASA’s central data governance frameworks and ongoing scientific missions.