Technical Documentation and ROM Cost Estimation Support

The contract supports the compilation of technical documentation, evaluation matrices, and Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimates for various lens design options under a Small Business Set-Aside designation, ensuring participation exclusively by qualified small businesses. Work is tied to the NAICS code 541690, indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The effort is focused on providing preliminary analysis and cost projections to inform decision-making for optical system development, with deliverables requiring technical precision and adherence to industry standards for estimation and documentation. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, indicating a highly time-sensitive procurement process. Although specific performance location details are not provided, the work is likely to be conducted remotely or at the contractor’s facility, as no place of performance is specified. The contract type is a subcontract, suggesting it supports a larger project within NASA’s technical infrastructure, and the lack of a point of contact or agency office address implies communication and submission will be handled through the official SAM.gov portal linked for the opportunity.