NEXT GENERATION SCALABLE DATA ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS, AND INFORMATICS SUPPORT FOR OPEN SCIENCE (NEXT GEN)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a performance-based, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Development Seed of Washington for research and development services. Identified as solicitation 80MSFC26D0003, the award has a maximum potential value of $76 million and was designated as an SBA (SBA) set-aside. The work is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ13 for GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT.

Under the contract, the awardee provides scientific research and development support for the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Scope of work includes system architecture expertise, the operations and maintenance of developed tools and platforms, and systematic approaches to data curation, management, and stewardship. The contractor also provides subject matter expertise in informatics and information management to develop and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for science data systems.

The performance period begins with a phase-in starting May 15, 2026, followed by a two-year base ordering period. Three one-year options are available to extend services through June 2031. Documentation related to this award includes a Source Selection Statement posted on May 4, 2026, and Brad Vest serves as the primary point of contact for the agency.