Global Lightning Research Analysis & Reporting

The contract titled Global Lightning Research Analysis & Reporting requires the contractor to monitor and analyze global developments in lightning research to support updates to the Lightning Launch Commit Criteria and ongoing risk assessments. This work is critical for ensuring the safety and operational integrity of NASA’s launch activities by integrating the latest scientific findings into decision-making frameworks. The contractor must track emerging research, evaluate its relevance and applicability, and deliver timely, evidence-based reports that directly inform NASA’s safety protocols for launch operations. The contract is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, indicating it falls under scientific research and development services. It is administered by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with the place of performance located in Orlando, Florida, at zip code 32899. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2026, and responses are due by June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract is intended for performance by a subcontractor supporting NASA’s broader mission to enhance launch safety through advanced atmospheric science.