80JSC023DA010, Simulation and Software Technology (SST) III Ceiling Increase
- Client
- NASA
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- —
- Category
- Software, System and Application
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 541511
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Carlos Roman
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedNASA Johnson Space Center requires a $75 million ceiling increase for the Simulation and Software Technology III contract, raising the total ceiling from $150 million to $225 million. The requested scope covers simulation, software, virtual reality, situational awareness, and intelligent systems support for human exploration programs, including Orion, Gateway, Artemis, and the International Space Station. The contract run date continues through its original period of performance ending September 30, 2027. NASA intends to issue a sole-source modification to CACI Federal, Inc. Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications to Contracting Officer Yushu Mao and Contract Specialist Camryn Kainer via email by 4 p.m. Central Time on June 26, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct the acquisition on a competitive basis.
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 80JSC023DA010
- Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Buying office
- Nasa Johnson Space Center
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Responses due
- Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Sep 14, 2026
- NAICS
- 541511 · Custom Computer Programming Services
- Product/service code
- R425
- Place of performance
- Houston, TX
- Contracting contact
- Carlos Roman
[email protected] - Additional contact
- Alex Olley
[email protected]
Read the official notice description
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 compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf This is a modification to the notice entitled 80JSC023DA010, Simulation and Software Technology (SST) III Ceiling Increase which was posted on June 11, 2026. You are notified that the following changes are made: The attachment - JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC) 80JSC023DA010 - SST III has been posted. The due date for responses is not extended. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (80JSC0) with descriptions matching "simulation", performed in TX. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| MACLEAN ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.80JSC025F0002 · SIMULATION AND ADVANCED SOFTWARE SERVICES II (SASS II) TASK ORDER | $32.2M | Sep 30, 2030 |
| MACLEAN ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.80JSC026F0020 · SIMULATION AND ADVANCED SOFTWARE SERVICES II (SASS II) FIRM FIXED PRICE TASK ORDER | $247.8K | Sep 30, 2026 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Custom Computer Programming Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NAICS 541511, performed in TX
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL INFORMATICS ENGINEERING, LLC80JSC025PA008 · JSC ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR) | $3.2M | Jul 31, 2027 |
| PIKES PEAK DATA SCIENCES CORP80JSC026P0008 · DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS DATA MODELING (DSDM) | $165.0K | Jan 31, 2027 |
| X-3PO, LLC80JSC026P0007 · DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS DATA MODELING (DSDM) | $148.8K | Jan 31, 2027 |
| CONSOLIDATED SAFETY SERVICES INCORPORATED80JSC026P0006 · DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS DATA MODELING (DSDM) | $635.9K | Jan 31, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NAICS 541511, since Oct 1, 2023
412 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. MACLEAN ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.$32.5M
- 2. PALANTIR USG INC$27.5M
- 3. REI SYSTEMS, INC.$7.8M
- 4. CHICKASAW STRATEGIC POINTE, LLC$4.6M
- 5. MSM GROUP INC$4.3M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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