Bid guide
How to bid on Underwater Training and Testing for NASA
What NASA is buying and why it matters
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is looking for a contractor or facility to provide complete underwater spaceflight-analog training and testing support. This includes all necessary infrastructure, staff, equipment, materials, food, supplies, and operational support for multi-day subsea missions.
This opportunity is significant for firms that can offer a full-service solution for complex underwater operations, particularly those with experience in environments simulating spaceflight conditions. It represents a chance to support critical NASA training and testing initiatives.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Quote (RFQ) was published on July 31, 2026. If you have questions, they must be submitted by email no later than August 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.
Your complete quote must be received via email by August 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. Quotes received after this deadline will be considered late and may not be evaluated.
Who this opportunity suits
This solicitation is suitable for firms that specialize in providing comprehensive underwater training and testing capabilities, including specialized facilities, personnel, and logistical support for multi-day missions. The relevant NAICS code is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer. Your offer must state your size status for this acquisition.
How to respond to this solicitation
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All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Johnny Vuong at [email protected] and Jesus F. Cueto at [email protected]. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Your final quote must also be submitted via email to both [email protected] and [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your offer addresses all requirements outlined in Attachment 1, Submission Requirements, and includes the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Pay close attention to the evaluation factors, which are technical acceptability, past performance, and price, in descending order of importance.
Clearly demonstrate your technical capabilities and past performance in similar complex underwater operations or spaceflight analog training. Provide detailed evidence of your infrastructure, personnel qualifications, equipment, and logistical support. Since email submission is required, confirm that your files are correctly formatted and that you send them well before the deadline to account for any transmission issues.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the original posting controls.