Contract Extension for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Mission Operations, Systems Engineering, and Software II (MOSES II)
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) intends to extend the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Mission Operations, Systems Engineering, and Software II (MOSES II) contract (NNG11FC20C) with Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMC). This is a sole-source action under 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1), citing LMC's unique and critical knowledge required for continued safe and efficient HST mission operations. The required period of performance is from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Scope of Work
The extension covers continued mission operations and systems engineering support for HST flight and ground systems. This includes:
- Operation and maintenance of extensive equipment and test facilities.
- Ground and information systems maintenance.
- Network and security administration.
- Flight systems engineering, integration, and test.
- System management and flight software maintenance.
LMC's team possesses over 35 years of irreproducible experience with HST, including intimate knowledge of observatory performance, unique high-fidelity models, and extensive flight and ground software development and maintenance (thousands of lines of flight code, six million lines of ground system code).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Contract Extension (Sole Source Justification)
- Duration: July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to Lockheed Martin Corporation)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, by 4:30 p.m. EST
- Published: January 26, 2026
- Product/Service Code: AR11 (Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research)
Evaluation
NASA/GSFC intends to award this extension to LMC due to their unique expertise. However, interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A decision not to compete this effort is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
- The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
- Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
- NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman can be found at:
https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf - Contact: Michele Connerton (
michele.r.connerton@nasa.gov) - Place of Performance: Greenbelt, MD, United States