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NASA FFRDC at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Competitive Procurement Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

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FFRDC-26-RFI-SSNFederal

Submission Closed10/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is conducting a combined Request for Information and Sources Sought Notice under solicitation FFRDC-26-RFI-SSN to identify potential sources and procurement strategies for the management and operation of the Federally Funded Research and Development Center at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. This competitive procurement effort aims to secure a successor for the current contract expiring on September 30, 2028. The scope of work is divided into three primary functional areas: Research, Development, and Formulation; Programmatic support; and Institutional operations. Key responsibilities include managing laboratory properties, supporting deep space and robotics missions, maintaining cybersecurity compliance for the Deep Space Network, and providing integrated scientific and technical capabilities to advance NASA strategic goals. NASA is actively seeking industry feedback on a draft Statement of Work, specifically regarding IT scope realignment, workflow management systems, and the migration of emergency services to NASA-direct management. Interested entities are encouraged to provide capability statements and recommendations on the optimal contract type, incentive structures, and source selection evaluation factors. To support proposal development and teaming opportunities, NASA hosted an Industry Engagement Event in October 2026. The procurement process emphasizes small business participation across various socioeconomic categories under NAICS code 541715, while requiring strict adherence to NASA policies, federal laws, and the safeguarding of classified facilities and information.

General Info

NASA seeks sources to manage and operate the Jet Propulsion Laboratory after 2028.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Pasadena, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Amendment 2 to FFRDC-26-RFI-SSN - Draft SOW for Feedback

amendment

High

FFRDC-26-RFI-SSN Amendment 1 - Industry Engagement Event

amendment

High

FFRDC-26-RFI-SSN: JPL Management and Operation

sources-sought

High

SOW for Management and Operations of NASA's FFRDC at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

sow

High

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 10

special-notice

Notice updatedSep 29

Response deadline changed from Sep 24, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineOct 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

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Christopher Jenkins

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Full Description

UPDATE September 29, 2026:

This is the second amendment to the subject notice, originally posted August 3, 2026, to invite interested entities to review and provide feedback on the draft Statement of Work (SOW) for the management and operations of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Note that this draft SOW is not final and any feedback provided will help shape the final SOW, which will be released with the solicitation.

See the attachment titled "2026 09 29 FFRDC Draft SOW for Feedback" for complete details and “2026 09 29 FFRDC SOW – Draft” for the draft SOW.

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UPDATE September 10, 2026:

This is an amendment to the subject notice, posted August 3, 2026, to invite interested entities to participate in an Industry Engagement Event at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), that will take place October 21-23, 2026.

The purpose of this event is to provide interested entities an early opportunity (i.e., before solicitation release) to access and tour the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to continue engagement with members of the NASA Office of JPL Management and Oversight (NOJMO) and the NASA Source Evaluation Board (SEB), and to support development of the NASA procurement strategy and solicitation and potential Offeror proposal development and teaming opportunities.

See the attachment titled "2026 09 10 FFRDC Industry Event at JPL" for complete details and registration information.

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is hereby soliciting information regarding potential sources for a new competitive procurement for the management and operation of NASA’s Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. NASA is also seeking input regarding potential procurement strategies.

See the attachment titled "2026 08 03 FFRDC RFI-SSN" for complete details.