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Unmanned System Runway Services (UMS)

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This contract involves providing comprehensive support services for operating and maintaining runway infrastructure dedicated to unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at Wallops Island. The scope includes managing flight scheduling, coordinating airspace activities, and offering telemetry support to ensure smooth and safe UAS operations. The focus on runway infrastructure maintenance highlights the importance of sustaining reliable operational conditions for these advanced aerial systems. Issued by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the subcontract falls under the NAICS code 481219, indicating its alignment with support services for aviation and air traffic. With a targeted location at Wallops Island, the contract supports NASA's broader efforts in unmanned flight testing and research, emphasizing efficient airspace management and system monitoring to facilitate ongoing UAS missions.

General Info

Provide support services for UAS runway operations, scheduling, airspace, and telemetry at Wallops Island.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Wallops Island, VA, 23337, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80GSFC26D0009.

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

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Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport V (MARS V)

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PostedJun 8

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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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Operate and maintain runway infrastructure to support unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including flight scheduling, airspace coordination, and telemetry support.

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