ICESat-2 Mission Operations Center (MOC) Extension
Overview
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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 issue a sole source modification to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) for a one-year extension of ICESat-2 Mission Operations Center (MOC) support. This Special Notice seeks capabilities from other interested organizations by April 22, 2026, 5 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
NASA GSFC requires the continuation of mission operations for the in-flight ICE, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite (ICESat-2) mission. NGSC currently provides the necessary mission operations engineering expertise to maintain spacecraft health and safety, resolve in-flight anomalies, and support the mission. The extension is critical to ensure continuous performance as the current contract expires on November 14, 2026, and a follow-on procurement is being developed.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Action: Sole source modification to Contract 80GSFC22CA018
- Awardee (Intended): Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC)
- Duration: One-year extension
- Justification: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) / FAR 6.103-1 ("Only one responsible source")
- Place of Performance: Dulles, Virginia (NGSC location)
- Product Service Code: AR15 (Space R&D Svcs; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip)
Response & Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform this effort. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if this acquisition can be conducted on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition, based on responses, is at its sole discretion. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Key Dates
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
- Response Due Date: April 22, 2026, 5 PM EST
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Andres Castro
- Email: andres.c.castro@nasa.gov