Range Operations Support Services (ROSS)

The Range Operations Support Services contract supports the comprehensive control and monitoring of flight activities through a suite of advanced systems for real-time data acquisition, processing, and communication. It encompasses telemetry, time-space-position information, video, radio frequency and ground voice communication, data distribution and archival, real-time monitoring, range safety flight termination systems, and post-flight analysis capabilities. Mobile operations are included to ensure flexible and responsive support across diverse mission environments. These systems are critical for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and success of NASA’s flight research missions at the Armstrong Flight Research Center. The contract is issued under NAICS code 517810 and is forecasted by NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center as part of its ongoing operational needs. Point of contact for inquiries is Kari M. Alvarado, with no solicitation number yet assigned and no set-aside specifications indicated. All services are expected to be performed at locations supporting the center’s flight operations, with no specific geographic restrictions listed. This procurement aims to sustain and enhance the infrastructure necessary for managing complex aerospace research flight campaigns, ensuring seamless coordination between airborne and ground-based teams.