Open Science and Data Management Services

The contract seeks specialized services to implement NASA-compliant Open Science and Data Management Plans, ensuring that all scientific data aligns with federal standards for transparency, accessibility, and reuse. Key requirements include the systematic archiving of research datasets, application of standardized metadata tagging, and full adherence to FAIR data principles—making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. The work supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Science Mission Directorate in advancing open science practices across its research portfolio, requiring technical expertise in data infrastructure, curation, and compliance with NASA’s specific data governance policies. As a subcontract under NAICS code 518210, this effort is positioned within the data processing and hosting services sector and is tied to the broader NASA initiative to enhance reproducibility and public engagement with space science outcomes. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with no set-aside designation specified, indicating eligibility for a broad range of proposers. Performance location and point of contact details are not publicly provided, but the engagement is expected to be coordinated through NASA’s official NSPIRES platform, where detailed technical expectations and submission protocols can be accessed by interested parties.