NASA DBEC Viable “One NASA” Model Development
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the NASA DBEC Viable "One NASA" Model Development. This notice seeks capabilities from interested organizations to perform an effort that NASA/NSSC intends to award as a sole-source contract to Water's Edge Strategy. The purpose is to determine if other qualified organizations can perform the effort, potentially leading to a competitive procurement. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is for the development of a viable "One NASA" model for the Biodiversity and Ecological Conservation (BDEC) Virtual Center. The primary objective is to support the BDEC Virtual Center's operational transition to NASA management and enhance collaboration with external stakeholders to strengthen NASA's service to landscape, seascape, and species managers. The work builds upon previous contractor support and focuses on establishing the Virtual Center's operational framework.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
Key areas of support include:
- Virtual Center Staffing: Assisting in establishing the new leadership structure and serving as a third-party liaison for cross-center activities.
- Strategic Support for Partnership Prioritization: Facilitating the identification and mapping of potential federal agencies, private sector companies, and other groups for collaboration.
- Stakeholder Engagement Virtual Event: Designing and executing a virtual workshop to gather input from decision-makers and refine the "reach opportunity" design.
- Synthesis & Strategic Guidance: Distilling insights from transition planning and stakeholder engagement into actionable recommendations for the Virtual Center's long-term success.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- Intended Award: Sole-source to Water's Edge Strategy, pending market research.
- Place of Performance: NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, with implied cross-center and external stakeholder engagement.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted competitively. The Government's decision not to compete on a full and open basis is at their discretion. Oral communications will not be accepted.
Key Dates
- Response Due Date: March 31, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time)
- Published Date: March 27, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Lindsey McLellan, lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov