GEODYNAMO RESEARCH SERVICE
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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.
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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)/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to the University of Texas at Austin for Geodynamo Research Service. This service is required to support NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) geomagnetic data assimilation projects. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform this effort to potentially challenge the sole source determination.
Purpose & Scope of Work
The primary objective is to generate free-running numerical dynamo simulation solutions using an independent dynamo model, distinct from the one currently used by GSFC. These solutions will be used to create geodynamo solution ensembles for the GSFC Geomagnetic Ensemble Modeling System (GEMS) for research purposes. The contractor will utilize an open-source geodynamo model to perform simulations, selecting numerical solutions that meet specific conditions regarding magnetic free-decay time and the magnitude of the poloidal magnetic field. Deliverables include 1028 numerical dynamo solutions, Fortran subroutines for reading these solutions, and comprehensive documentation detailing simulation configurations, data formats, and ensemble statistics.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source (intended), Non-Commercial items or services under FAR Part 13.
- NAICS Code: 611310 (Other Education And Training Services).
- Place of Performance: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
- Period of Performance: Within six months from the date funds are received.
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: May 12, 2026.
Evaluation & Set-Aside
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort is at its sole discretion.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Additional Information
Oral communications are not acceptable. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist, Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov.