Force Measurement Support Services

The FMSS contract delivers advanced force and strain measurement systems to support NASA’s aeronautics, spaceflight, and science missions, with a primary focus on Langley Research Center and potential extension to other NASA centers, government agencies, and industry partners. The contractor is tasked with developing, enhancing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies to meet evolving research demands, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of critical measurements in aerospace environments. This includes the innovation of new capabilities that adapt to emerging challenges in flight testing, structural analysis, and scientific instrumentation. The contract spans a multi-year period during which the contractor will continuously evolve measurement systems using the latest technological advancements. Although the solicitation details are not yet finalized, the North American Industry Classification System code 334511 indicates a focus on instrument manufacturing, suggesting the contractor will design, prototype, and produce specialized sensors and data acquisition systems. Performance is expected to be centered at Langley Research Center, with the flexibility to support activities across NASA and external collaborators, ensuring alignment with national aerospace priorities and enabling mission-critical data collection for future exploration and innovation.