Bid guide
How to bid on Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science Services (PEMSS) for NASA
What NASA Ames Research Center is buying and why it matters
NASA Ames Research Center is seeking information from firms capable of providing Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science Services (PEMSS). This includes support for engineering, science, operations, project management, manufacturing, and fabrication through future task orders. This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a solicitation for bids, meaning NASA is conducting market research to understand industry capabilities.
Responding to this RFI allows your firm to inform NASA's acquisition strategy and potentially influence future contracting opportunities. It's a chance to demonstrate your capabilities early for a broad range of support services for biosciences, astrobiology, spaceflight projects, and ground systems.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
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, by emailing Tiffany Goodwin at [email protected].
Capability statements are due by 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on August 20, 2026. These statements should be no more than 10 pages. This deadline is for submitting your firm's information, not a proposal for a contract.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for U.S. domestic entities that can provide innovative engineering, science, operations, project management, manufacturing, and fabrication support. The anticipated NAICS code is 541330, Engineering Services, with a $25.5 million size standard.
NASA encourages responses from all socioeconomic categories of small businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and Minority Institutions (MI). Firms interested in acting as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or teaming partner should respond.
How to respond to this RFI
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For the virtual industry day, register by emailing Tiffany Goodwin at [email protected] by August 10, 2026. For the RFI itself, submit your capability statement, not exceeding 10 pages, by August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. No solicitation exists, so do not request one.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an RFI, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's capabilities in engineering, science, operations, project management, manufacturing, and fabrication. Highlight specific past projects or expertise that align with the broad scope described in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and labor category descriptions, which are available as attachments.
Pay close attention to the request for input on small business subcontracting goals, potential barriers, and strategies to increase small business participation. Providing thoughtful, informed feedback in these areas can show your understanding of government contracting and commitment to partnership. Ensure your capability statement is concise and directly addresses the types of support NASA is seeking, within the 10-page limit.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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