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80JSC023DA010, Simulation and Software Technology (SST) III Ceiling Increase

Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Location: Houston, TX
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 14, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services look up NAICS codes
PSC code: R425 - Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 14, 2026
Status

Open now

What contracts like this typically pay

est. $145K-$1.5M

Estimated from 97 similar past awards nationwide, NAICS 541511.

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What this contract is for

Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Location: Houston, TX
NAICS: 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
Scope: Federal

NASA/Lyndon B.

Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for simulation and software technology support primarily for the JSC Engineering Directorate Software, Robotics, and Simulation Division (SRSD) in support of human exploration systems and programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis Program, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), and advanced programs for exploration and research.

The contractor is responsible for developing and supporting simulation and Virtual Reality (VR) applications for Extravehicular Activity (EVA) training systems, robotics training systems, and engineering analysis, as well as developing situational awareness and planning software.

The SRSD is also responsible for providing engineering products and analysis in the areas of Orion flight software management, Vehicle System Management (VSM), automation and intelligent systems, and telerobotics and autonomous robotic systems for ground and space flight applications services.

NASA/JSC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire these services from CACI – Federal, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.103-1.

Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Contracting Officer, Yushu Mao at [email protected] and Contract Specialist, Camryn Kainer at [email protected] no later than 4 p.m.

Central Time on June 26, 2026.

Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis.

A decision by the Government not to...

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