What this opportunity is
NASA intends to extend the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract with Jacobs Technology, Inc. on a sole-source basis, focusing on critical support services for research operations and facility maintenance at the Langley Research Center in Virginia. This opportunity is not open for competitive proposals, making it suitable primarily for the incumbent contractor. Small businesses interested in this area can submit their qualifications by the specified deadline, but they should note that this is a special notice rather than a formal solicitation, indicating limited bidding opportunities.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center (LaRC) intends to extend contract NNL13AA14C, Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering (CMOE) contract with Jacobs Technology, Inc. (Jacobs) on a sole-source basis pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 and FAR 6.3021, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies of Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The CMOE contract provides critical support services in the areas of research operations, maintenance, and engineering. These technical services include:
- Research facilities operations for highly specialized wind tunnels, laboratories, test stands, instrumentation calibration/repair;
- Central utilities operations (e.g., steam, compressed air, electrical power distribution, potable water);
- Technology development and administration for Facility Automation Systems (FAS) and Data AcquisitionSystems (DAS);
- Research and institutional facility maintenance including preventive maintenance, trouble calls, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Integrated Operations Center (IOC) maintenance; and
- Facility engineering (e.g., design, construction, configuration management, tactical engineering, pressure system recertification, project management/planning support).
The CMOE contract extension will extend the period of performance (POP) up to two (2) months (August 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026). The extension will allow for the phase-in period of CMOE II contract.
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
This notice of intent to extend the CMOE contract is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time on July 1, 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
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
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.