Institutional Computing Environment (ICE) Effort

The Institutional Computing Environment (ICE) Effort is a competitive solicitation managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aimed at establishing a robust and scalable computing infrastructure to support mission-critical research and operations. The contract extends through December 31, 2027, with options available for extension, indicating a long-term commitment to maintaining and evolving the computing environment. Performance is centered at JPL in Pasadena, California, with the infrastructure designed to meet the high-performance computing demands of space science, engineering, and data analysis tasks. The opportunity is open to industry partners through a competitive process, though specific set-aside classifications and NAICS codes are not detailed in the information provided. The posting date of August 10, 2026, signals an active acquisition timeline, and interested parties are directed to JPL’s small business opportunities webpage for further details and participation guidelines.