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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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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking information and potential sources for a new competitive procurement regarding the management and operation of the Federally Funded Research and Development Center at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. This initiative includes a request for input on procurement strategies and an invitation for interested entities to participate in an Industry Engagement Event scheduled for October 21-23, 2026. This event is designed to provide early access to the facility, facilitate engagement with the NASA Office of JPL Management and Oversight and the Source Evaluation Board, and support the development of proposals and teaming opportunities. Under solicitation number FFRDC-26-RFI-SSN, the agency is utilizing NAICS code 541715 for this effort. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of September 24, 2026. Primary points of contact for this opportunity are Michael Kaszyca and Christopher Jenkins.

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NASA seeks sources for managing and operating the Jet Propulsion Laboratory FFRDC.

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National Aeronautics And Space AdministrationView Agency

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

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Pasadena, CA, USA

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

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

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration
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National Aeronautics And Space Administration
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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.

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