Scientific & Research Software Development

The contract is for the development, programming, and ongoing maintenance of custom scientific software, data analysis tools, and management information systems specifically tailored to support the needs of the Space Science Division. Work under this subcontract is focused on enabling advanced research capabilities through specialized software solutions, with an emphasis on scientific applications relevant to space science missions and data processing. The effort requires expertise in building robust, scalable, and secure systems capable of handling complex scientific datasets and facilitating real-time analysis, reporting, and decision support. This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA regulations, meaning only small businesses qualifying under the Small Business Administration guidelines are eligible to bid. It falls under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services and is managed by the Naval Research Laboratory under the Department of Defense. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of July 31, 2026, and the work is expected to be performed in support of federal space science objectives, though the exact physical location of performance is not specified. The contract is intended to foster innovation through partnerships with qualified small businesses in the scientific software domain.