Aerospace Testing and Facilities Operations and Maintenance (ATOM-5)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center issued this solicitation for the Aerospace Testing and Facilities Operation and Maintenance (ATOM-5) acquisition. Under solicitation number 80ARC021R0001, the contractor will provide support services to the Aeronautics and Exploration Technology Directorates at Moffett Field, California. The requirement is classified under NAICS 561210 Facilities Support Services and PSC M1HB for the operation of government-owned government-operated (GOGO) R&D facilities. Responses are due by October 18, 2021.

The primary purpose of the ATOM-5 contract is to utilize Ames Research Center’s ground-based aerospace test facilities—including wind tunnels, high-enthalpy Arc Jet facilities, and the Sensor and Thermal Protection System Advanced Research (STAR) Lab—to meet the research, development, and testing needs of government and commercial programs. Work includes testing and facility operations, performance of maintenance and repairs, administrative support, and the operation of support facilities. The contractor is responsible for conducting high-quality test programs for a range of projects, including commercial aircraft, the Orion Multi-purpose Crew Vehicle, and the Artemis program.

The scope of performance further involves development projects such as the creation of test articles and the implementation of new data systems, sensors, and instrumentation. The contractor will also develop innovative test techniques to support various mission types, including Earth Reentry, Mars Entry, and Mars Sample Return Earth Entry Vehicle technologies. The solicitation package includes 28 attachments, such as the DD254, Cost Price Template, Contract Data Requirements List, and official responses to industry questions. U. Thomas Dickson serves as the point of contact for this requirement.