Safety and Mission Assurance Services (SMAS) II

The Safety and Mission Assurance Services II contract supports NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, and Michoud Assembly Facility by providing comprehensive safety and mission assurance services essential to the integrity of spaceflight programs. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, ensuring that only small businesses are eligible to compete, and it falls under the NAICS code 541715 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The services encompass risk management, systems safety, reliability, quality assurance, and mission success analysis across all phases of program development, from initial design through launch and operations. The contract aims to uphold the highest standards of safety and mission readiness across NASA’s key flight and ground support facilities. Although specific performance locations and point of contact details are not listed, the contract is anticipated to be awarded following the forecast posting on May 25, 2026, and will serve as a critical enabler for NASA’s mission objectives by embedding robust assurance processes into all operational and developmental workflows. The focus is on proactive threat identification, compliance with federal and agency regulations, and continuous improvement of safety culture across complex aerospace systems. The set-aside structure emphasizes support for small business innovation while maintaining the technical rigor required by NASA’s high-stakes environment.