Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity - Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) IV
SOL #: FY26-FSOCIVJustification
Overview
Buyer
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
GREENBELT, MD, 20771, United States
Place of Performance
Mc Lean, VA
NAICS
All Other Professional (541990)
PSC
Engineering And Technical Services (R425)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jan 12, 2026
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.
The attached redacted Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity supports a procurement action conducted under the authority of FAR Subpart 16.5 – Indefinite-Delivery Contracts. The procurement action is generated by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's procurement Office for Program Support.
People
Points of Contact
Antwan G ReidPRIMARY
Leah CorreaSECONDARY
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Justification
Posted: Jan 12, 2026