Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Extension 4
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center (LaRC) intends to extend the existing Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract (NNL13AA14C) with Jacobs Technology, Inc. on a sole-source basis. This two-month extension, from August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, is crucial to ensure continuity of critical services during the phase-in period of the follow-on CMOE II contract. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The CMOE contract provides essential support services for NASA LaRC's research operations, maintenance, and engineering. Key services include:
- Research facilities operations: For specialized wind tunnels, laboratories, test stands, and instrumentation calibration/repair.
- Central utilities operations: Including steam, compressed air, electrical power distribution, and potable water.
- Technology development and administration: For Facility Automation Systems (FAS) and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS).
- Research and institutional facility maintenance: Encompassing preventive maintenance, trouble calls, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Integrated Operations Center (IOC) maintenance.
- Facility engineering: Such as design, construction, configuration management, tactical engineering, pressure system recertification, and project management/planning support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole-source extension of an existing cost-plus-award-fee (CPAF) with IDIQ, modified to cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) for extensions.
- Justification: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies of Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The justification highlights Jacobs' unique capability to provide uninterrupted, highly specialized services without substantial duplication of cost or unacceptable delays.
- Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026 (two months).
- Estimated Value of Extension: Approximately $34 million, bringing the total contract value to $1.051 billion.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Special Notice of intent to extend, not a request for competitive proposals. However, organizations interested in demonstrating their capability to perform these services may submit written qualifications to the identified point of contact by 2:00 p.m. EST on July 1, 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
- The extension is vital to prevent a lapse in services that would severely impact NASA LaRC's specialized operations and supports critical NASA missions.
- It also aids in retaining a qualified workforce.
- NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman information is available on the NASA website.