Open Science and Data Management Support

The contract involves the development and implementation of comprehensive data management plans aligned with NASA’s Open Science policies, focusing on metadata creation, public archiving of research outputs, and ensuring full compliance with federal data sharing requirements. The work supports the Science Mission Directorate of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 519130, indicating an emphasis on information services related to data curation and scientific support. The primary objective is to enhance the accessibility, discoverability, and long-term preservation of NASA-funded scientific data through standardized practices and transparent protocols, enabling broader community use and reproducibility of results. While no specific location or point of contact is provided, the effort is expected to integrate with NASA’s broader open science infrastructure, requiring expertise in data governance, archival systems, and policy alignment.