HYDROSPHERE, BIOSPHERE, & GEOPHYSICS (HBG) SUPPORT SERVICES II - Submitted Questions and Answers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 has officially reinstated procurement activities for the Hydrosphere, Biosphere, & Geophysics (HBG) Support Services II contract. This Special Notice provides answers to questions submitted during the draft RFP phase and signals the transition toward the final solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing General Science and Technology R&D Services specifically supporting hydrosphere, biosphere, and geophysics research. These services support NASA's Earth science missions and research initiatives through basic research and technical support at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Procurement Reinstatement & Q&A)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Final RFP Release: Anticipated March 2026
- Response Date: January 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Greenbelt, MD
Additional Notes
Procurement activities for HBG II were previously paused following the issuance of a draft RFP. This notice serves as the formal reinstatement of the project. One attached document contains the final Q&A from the draft RFP phase; however, offerors should note that the attachment may require a PDF viewer compatible with Microsoft Information Protection (Azure Rights Management) for access. Interested parties are advised to continue monitoring SAM.gov for the final RFP release.