Test Evaluation and Support Team 3 (TEST3) Period of Performance Extension

NASA Johnson Space Center has extended the Test Evaluation and Support Team 3 (TEST3) contract with Sierra Lobo, Inc. for up to two years—a one-year base period plus a one-year option—to ensure timely completion of two major infrastructure projects at the White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The extension is a sole-source award justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and implemented through FAR 6.103-1, as Sierra Lobo is the only responsible source with the integrated expertise, workforce continuity, and institutional knowledge of the site necessary to execute these complex, safety-critical upgrades without disruption. The scope includes replacing aging HVAC, roofing, electrical systems, and associated network infrastructure in Buildings 100 and 101, along with asbestos abatement and utility rerouting, as well as constructing a modern 250 Control Room to support hazardous testing such as oxygen compatibility and flammability assessments essential to human spaceflight missions. Total contract value is estimated at $266 million, comprising $19 million in OBBBA infrastructure funding and $247 million for ongoing TEST3 support services. The period of performance extends through January 31, 2027, with potential extension to January 31, 2029, and all work must be completed by the September 30, 2026, federal funding obligation deadline. Sierra Lobo, Inc. is confirmed as a small business with no other socioeconomic designations specified. The contract is administered by NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, with performance and inspection occurring entirely on-site at WSTF. No formal evaluation factors, line-item pricing, packaging requirements, or specific clause implementations beyond the sole-source justification are detailed; however, compliance with federal procurement regulations, NASA-specific safety standards, and labor rate guidelines is implied. The award was made without competition to avoid transition risks, preserve specialized workforce capabilities, and ensure the effective use of time-sensitive federal funds.