Mission Operations Planning and Support

This contract involves the development of mission operations plans and providing support for relay commissioning as well as ongoing deep space mission operations. It is a subcontract opportunity with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, located in Greenbelt. The work falls under NAICS code 541690, which relates to other scientific and technical consulting services. The contract was posted on May 14, 2026, and the deadline for responses is June 15, 2026. The primary focus of the contract is to ensure effective planning and operational support for deep space missions, emphasizing the relay commissioning process crucial for maintaining communication links. The scope includes detailed preparation, coordination, and execution activities that facilitate successful mission operations beyond Earth’s immediate vicinity. This opportunity targets contractors capable of contributing specialized expertise in space mission operations to support NASA’s objectives in deep space exploration.