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Spacecraft & Mission Systems Engineering

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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Spacecraft and Mission Systems Engineering subcontract supports prime contractors on NASA Goddard Space Flight Center projects by providing specialized systems engineering for mission operations development. The scope of work includes modeling spacecraft, communications, and ground station operations, designing spacecraft command systems, and processing telemetry. All activities must adhere to NPR 7123.1 standards to ensure the delivery of integrated ground system designs, verification reports, and operational procedures. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715 and was posted on September 24, 2026, with a response deadline of October 26, 2026. The contract is managed by the National Aeronautics And Space Administration for the Goddard Space Flight Center.

General Info

NASA Goddard subcontract for spacecraft systems engineering, mission operations, and ground system design.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFI-GSMO4-2027.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Ground Systems and Mission Operations-4 (GSMO-4)

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Timeline

PostedSep 24

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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10/26/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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Performs systems engineering for mission operations development for prime contractors on NASA Goddard Space Flight Center projects. Models spacecraft, communications, and ground station operations; designs spacecraft command systems; and processes telemetry. Adheres to NPR 7123.1 standards. Delivers integrated ground system designs, verification reports, and operational procedures.

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