How to bid on Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science Services for NASA

What NASA Ames is buying and why it matters

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking information from companies capable of providing Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science Services (PEMSS). This includes support for engineering, science, operations, project management, manufacturing, fabrication, and mission support.

This is an opportunity for vendors to show their capabilities in supporting a wide range of efforts, from biosciences flight development and astrobiology programs to spaceflight projects and ground-based systems. The work will be managed through task orders, allowing for flexibility as mission needs evolve.

NASA is conducting market research to determine the best approach for a future solicitation, including potential small business set-asides and subcontracting goals. Your response helps shape how this opportunity will be structured.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 31, 2026. A virtual industry day is scheduled for August 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. To attend, you must register by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 10, 2026.

Capability statements are due by 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on August 20, 2026. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions may not be considered. This RFI is for market research only; no proposals are being requested at this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for U.S. domestic entities with strong capabilities in engineering, science, operations, project management, manufacturing, and fabrication. This includes small businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and Minority Institutions (MI).

Vendors can respond as prime contractors, subcontractors, or teaming partners. The NAICS code associated with this potential future requirement is 541330, Engineering Services, with a size standard of $25.5 million in revenue.

How to respond to this RFI

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To register for the virtual industry day, send an email to Tiffany Goodwin at [email protected] by August 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation.

Submit your capability statement, no more than 10 pages, by 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on August 20, 2026. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be posted on August 3, 2026, and should be reviewed before preparing your response. Any questions must be submitted in writing via email to Tiffany Goodwin using the Q&A attachment.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Focus your capability statement on demonstrating your firm's direct experience and expertise in providing innovative engineering, science, operations, project management, manufacturing, and fabrication support. Highlight past performance relevant to NASA's mission areas, such as biosciences flight development or spaceflight projects.

Clearly address how your firm can allocate resources and access qualified employees to meet changing requirements, as the work will be executed through task orders. If you are a small business, provide informed input on realistic subcontracting or participation goals, and identify any barriers or strategies to increase small business involvement.

Attend the virtual industry day to gain a deeper understanding of the requirements and to hear directly from NASA. While attendance is not mandatory, it can provide valuable context for your response. Pay close attention to the draft Performance Work Statement once it is released, as it will define the general requirements.