Operations, Research, and Broad Innovative Technology Services (ORBIT) Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

The NASA Johnson Space Center Flight Operations Directorate is conducting market research for a future multiple‑award IDIQ contract (ORBIT) that will provide mission engineering, spaceflight‑enabling, mission support, and advanced technology services. The effort is a small‑business set‑aside under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and will be structured with firm‑fixed‑price task orders across four functional areas: (1) Mission and Systems Engineering Support, (2) Technical Evaluation, Analysis, and Independent Assessment, (3) Specialized IT and Mission Support, and (4) Advanced R&D. The agency is seeking capability statements (≤10 pages) from interested firms, including socioeconomic data and subcontracting goals, to shape the eventual solicitation. Responses are due 5:00 PM CDT Oct 5 2026. • IDIQ vehicle to replace the expiring MESC‑IDIQ contracts (expires 9/30/2027). • Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 541512, $34 M size standard. • Four functional areas covering engineering, analysis, IT, and R&D. • Required submission: capability statement (max 10 pages) with technical, business, and past‑performance info. • Deadline: 5 PM CDT Oct 5 2026; submissions via email to Edwin Ortiz‑Franco. • No formal solicitation yet; future solicitations will be posted on SAM.gov. • Goal: gather SB participation goals, identify barriers, and shape acquisition strategy.