Spaceport Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations (SIMO)
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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is issuing a Sources Sought notice for the Spaceport Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations (SIMO) contract. This initiative seeks information from potential sources capable of maintaining and operating NASA facilities, systems, equipment, and utilities (FSEU) at KSC and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida. The SIMO contract will succeed the current BOSS contract, with NASA assuming end-to-end engineering responsibility. Capability statements are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The SIMO contract will cover comprehensive maintenance and operations for approximately 900 facilities across 220 square miles, supporting over 30 customers. Key services include:
- Preventative Maintenance: PM and predictive testing/inspection on assigned FSEU (e.g., high/medium/low voltage power, electronic security, HVAC, plumbing, transportation infrastructure).
- Reactive Maintenance: Trouble calls and repairs for deficiencies, malfunctions, and emergency responses, ranging from simple fixes to complex system repairs. Also includes service requests for new facilities-related work (e.g., office renovations, event setups).
- Operations: Recurring activities like watch standing, equipment adjustments, monitoring, and hurricane preparation. Includes control and monitoring systems (SCADA, BAS).
- Logistics Services: Supply, materials, equipment, disposal, and transportation management.
- Technical Support Services: Work control (averaging 31,800 work orders annually), environmental regulatory compliance, configuration management, and excavation support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research)
- NAICS: 561210, All Other Support Services ($47 million size standard)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine appropriate competition, including potential small business set-asides)
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 5 p.m. ET
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Anticipated Acquisition Schedule:
- Draft Solicitation: September 14, 2026
- Solicitation Release: October 28, 2026
- Proposal Due: November 30, 2026
- Contract Award: February 11, 2027
- Contract Start: April 1, 2027
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capability statement (max 10 pages, PDF, searchable text) to daniel.p.hinsley@nasa.gov with "Notice ID 80KSC027R0001, SIMO" in the subject line. The statement should include:
- Company name, UEI, POC, size/socioeconomic status.
- Interest as prime or subcontractor.
- Specific capabilities relevant to Sections 1 and 2, with contract references.
- Input on small business subcontracting goals/barriers.
- Feedback on competition barriers, pricing method (Section 4), and acquisition schedule (Section 5).
Additional Notes
NASA KSC plans one-on-one industry meetings the week of July 13, 2026, via Microsoft Teams (45 mins). Firms interested in meeting should indicate this in their capability statement. The contract will utilize a fixed-price Maintenance Support Request (MSR) structure for most work orders, with MSRs ordered on an IDIQ basis. Fuel and materials will be reimbursable.