NASA Research and Education Support Services III (NRESS III)

NASA is forecasting the acquisition of the NASA Research and Education Support Services III contract to secure managed peer review services for its basic and applied research, technology development, and STEM engagement initiatives. The contractor will deliver comprehensive professional and information technology support to enable the end-to-end peer review life cycle under the NRESS program, ensuring efficient evaluation and selection of research proposals and educational projects aligned with NASA’s strategic goals. This support will include program management, administrative services, and system maintenance critical to maintaining the integrity and transparency of NASA’s competitive funding processes. The contract is set aside under the 8(a) program for small disadvantaged businesses, with a NAICS code of 541611 for management consulting services. It is issued by NASA Headquarters and will be performed at an undetermined location. The forecast was posted in May 2026 as part of NASA’s procurement planning, indicating a future opportunity for qualified 8(a) contractors to compete for the work. Although solicitation details and point of contact information are not yet available, the intent is to establish a long-term support structure that sustains NASA’s research and education mission through structured, accountable peer review management.