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Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contract at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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NASA Headquarters is initiating a new competitive procurement process for the management and operation of the Federally Funded Research and Development Center located at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. This forecast, categorized under NAICS code 541715, outlines the agency's intent to secure a partner for the continued oversight and operational execution of this critical research facility. The procurement is managed by NASA Headquarters, with Michael Kaszyca serving as the primary point of contact and Ann Haase acting as the Small Business Specialist. Interested parties can find further details regarding this opportunity through the official NASA procurement forecast portal.

General Info

NASA seeks a partner to manage and operate the Jet Propulsion Laboratory facility.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Pasadena, CA, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters

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Kaszyca Michael

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HAASE Ann

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New competitive procurement for the management and operation of NASA’s Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

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