MITRE NASA NIOC Engineering Services
Overview
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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), intends to issue a sole source contract to THE MITRE CORPORATION for MITRE NASA NIOC Engineering Services. This Special Notice is issued under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8). The purpose is to modernize the NASA Integrated Operations Center (NIOC) at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Interested organizations may submit capabilities by March 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to modernize and develop a future state roadmap for the NASA Integrated Operations Center (NIOC) to enhance enterprise-level capabilities for network and security operations. This includes implementing a scalable, secure, and efficient architecture to support mission-critical operations and NASA OCIO's modernization goals. Key tasks involve:
- Assessing current operations and infrastructure.
- Developing a modernization roadmap, including integrated tooling, gray space monitoring, and predictive/behavioral analytics.
- Implementing an initial modernization phase (1 WYE) and expanding upon successful demonstration.
- Ensuring compliance with Federal and NASA operational and security standards.
- Providing architecture design, monitoring enhancements, automation, and scalability.
- Leveraging lessons learned and subject matter experts from similar Federal Agency engagements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Contractor: THE MITRE CORPORATION
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 541990 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- Product Service Code: R408 (Program Management/Support Services)
- Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months from contract award date, with 1 WYE, expanding after successful demonstration.
- Place of Performance: Onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CST
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Evaluation
This notice serves as a market research tool. Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this effort is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
NASA will provide necessary Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), policies, procedures, and access to facilities/personnel. Some travel is required. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov