Range Operations Support Services (ROSS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is requesting information from industry regarding potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) related to the upcoming Range Operations Support Services (ROSS) contract. This RFI specifically seeks to identify OCI risks and mitigation strategies before the formal solicitation is released. Responses are due by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The ROSS contract will provide operations and engineering support for the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR). The scope includes:
- Operations & Maintenance: Telemetry, Video, RF Communication, and Ground Voice systems.
- Engineering & Analysis: Data distribution, archival, real-time processing, and range safety ground flight termination systems.
- Mission Support: Aeronautics research, low-Earth-orbiting (LEO) missions, airborne remote sensing, and emergency communications for the International Space Station (ISS).
- Facility Management: Managing NASA-provided areas and maintaining an ISO Quality Assurance Program certified to AS9100.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / RFI (OCI Focus)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM PST
- Location: Edwards, CA (AFRC)
Submission Requirements
Interested parties are requested to address four specific questions via email:
- Identify potential OCI issues your company or team might face.
- Detail strategies to mitigate identified OCI issues, including previous experience.
- Identify any other potential OCI issues not mentioned in the RFI.
- State whether any OCI issues would prevent your company from proposing on the future RFP.
Additional Notes
NASA will review responses and provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All work is primarily performed at AFRC in Edwards, California, under a flexible 9/80 work schedule.