Project and Engineering Support Services II (PESS II) 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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) has awarded an extension to contract number 80ARC021D0001 with Millennium Engineering and Integration Services (MEIS) for Project and Engineering Support Services II (PESS II). This extension adds two years to the existing contract, covering the period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028.
Scope of Work
The PESS II contract provides essential engineering support services to NASA ARC, contributing to NASA's mission goals. This includes support for:
- Design and proposal of new mission concepts.
- Design, development, manufacture, and demonstration of cost-efficient engineering products.
- Operation of ARC's critical state-of-the-art research facilities, such as aerospace/aeronautics facilities (e.g., airfield/hangars, wind tunnels, arc jets, simulators), computer laboratories, ballistic ranges, general testing facilities, fabrication facilities (e.g., machine shops, metal shops, model shops), flight/mission operations facilities, and test chambers.
Contract & Timeline
- Original Contract Awardee: Millennium Engineering and Integration Services (MEIS)
- Original Contract Number: 80ARC021D0001
- Original Award Date: December 14, 2020
- Original Period of Performance: January 31, 2021, through March 31, 2026
- Extension Duration: One 12-month base year and two 6-month option periods, totaling two years.
- Extension Period: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028
- Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) hybrid, including Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) for phase-in and CPFF for contract management, core technical, and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research.
- Place of Performance: ARBOGA, CA.
- Notice Published: April 6, 2026.
Evaluation
The original contract (80ARC021D0001) was competitively awarded by NASA ARC on December 14, 2020.