FY26 LaRC Iron Mountain Renewal
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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), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for the FY26 LaRC Iron Mountain Renewal. This requirement is for data protection and recovery services, including backup tape vaulting and records management, for the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). Interested organizations capable of providing these services must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by February 25, 2026, at 7 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Purpose & Scope
NASA/NSSC intends to acquire commercial items and services for the renewal of Iron Mountain services at NASA LaRC. The services are critical for consolidating data protection requirements, involving weekly pickups and drop-offs of backup tapes, media storage in climate-controlled environments, and compliance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) standards. The scope includes standard storage, scheduled monthly and weekly transport services, media handling, and container handling for various locations within LaRC.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (intended for IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- Procurement Subject To: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- NAICS Code: 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services)
- Product Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract)
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
- Place of Performance: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 23681, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This notice serves as a market research tool. Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications by the deadline. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable. If no responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements, the contract will be awarded to Iron Mountain Information Management LLC.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is currently intended as a sole source procurement; therefore, no set-aside is planned.
Additional Notes
NASA Langley Research Center has relied on Iron Mountain for over a decade for these essential services. Transitioning to another vendor would involve significant data relocation, training on unfamiliar systems, and introduce a substantial risk of data loss, which is deemed not justified by potential benefits or cost savings. The services are integral to operations, requiring consistent, uninterrupted pickup/drop-off. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Shanna Patterson, Procurement Specialist, shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov.