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Sources Sought Special Notice 2026

Solicitation: 80ARC026AOSS
Notice ID: e1ea7a9954e04397880aca600fbb8a4d
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 541715PSCAR12DepartmentNASAStateCAPostedJan 07, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueJan 01, 2027, 07:59 AM UTCCloses in 220 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Sources Sought from NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION • NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Place of performance: CA. Response deadline: Jan 01, 2027. Industry: NAICS 541715 • PSC AR12.

Source
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Solicitation
80ARC026AOSS
Performance
Campo Seco X, California • 94035 United States
Response
Jan 01, 2027, 07:59 AM UTC
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Place of performance
Campo Seco X, California • 94035 United States
State: CA
Contracting office
Moffett Field, CA • 94035 USA

Point of Contact

Name
New Opportunities Center - NASA ARC
Email
ARC-Sources-Sought@mail.nasa.gov
Phone
Not available
Name
Noor Khazendar
Email
noor.khazendar@nasa.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Subagency
NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Moffett Field, CA
94035 USA

Applicable wage determinations

Best public WD match for the notice location and scope.

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
CA20260023 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026California • Amador
129 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 127 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
CA20260023 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026California • Amador
Rate
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 37 Over 80 to 95 yds
Base $22.34Fringe $7.04
Rate
TRUCK DRIVERS: GROUP 36 Over 65 to 80 yds
Base $19.99Fringe $7.04
Rate
Helicopter pilot (when transporting workers ormaterials); Skid (debris box, over 50 yds. and under 65 yds. water level); Truck (dry pre-batch concrete mix, over 50 yds. and under 65 yds. water level)
Base $19.04Fringe $7.04
+126 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CA20260013 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026California • Shasta
Rate
ROOFER
Base $9.11Fringe $0.00
Rate
PLUMBER
Base $10.00Fringe $0.00
Rate
PAINTER
Base $10.45Fringe $0.00
+4 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CA20260028 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026California • Tuolumne
Rate
IRONWORKER
Base $50.70Fringe $35.15
Rate
SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)
Base $43.50Fringe $37.42
Rate
ROOFER
Base $23.00Fringe $0.00
+6 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
CA20260021 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026California • Tulare
Rate
TERIAL HANDLER (INCLUDES PREPARATION, WETTING, STRIPPING, REMOVAL, SCRAPPING, VACUUMING, BAGGING AND DISPOSING OF ALL INSULATION MATERIALS FROM MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, WHETHER THEY CONTAIN ASBESTOS OR NOT)
Base $35.31Fringe $12.75
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKERS/INSULATOR (INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF ALL INSULATING MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, COATINGS, AND FINISHES TO ALL TYPES OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS)
Base $64.56Fringe $25.07
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $45.60Fringe $38.99
+112 more occupation rates in this WD

More in NAICS 541715

Description

Sources Sought from NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION • NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Place of performance: CA. Response deadline: Jan 01, 2027. Industry: NAICS 541715 • PSC AR12.
Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541715 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

12-month awarded value
$7,030,432,408
Sector total $5,898,852,482,236 • Share 0.1%
Live
Median
$17,450,001
P10–P90
$17,450,001$17,450,001
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
-53%(-$2,562,024,262)
Deal sizing
$17,450,001 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

Files

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Jan 07, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

This Sources Sought Notice from NASA seeks to identify potential sources interested in upcoming opportunities related to the AR12 PSC. Interested vendors should have expertise in advanced research and development services.

Aerospace R&DNASAAdvanced engineeringResearch contractsTechnology innovation
What the buyer is trying to do

NASA aims to gather information regarding capabilities and interest from vendors that can provide support for various research and development projects.

Who should pursue this
  • Firms with expertise in aerospace research and development.
  • Companies specialized in high-tech engineering solutions.
  • Organizations with proven track records working with NASA or similar agencies.
Work breakdown
No work breakdown extracted.
Response package checklist
  • Company capabilities statement.
  • Relevant past performance examples.
  • List of applicable NAICS codes the company qualifies under.
  • Contact information for key personnel.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure compliance with NASA's procurement regulations.
  • Follow guidelines from the posted Sources Sought Notice.
Pricing strategy
  • Research comparable contracts to formulate competitive pricing.
  • Consider cost structures typical for advanced R&D work in aerospace.
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnerships with firms experienced in aerospace technology.
  • Collaboration with universities or research institutions may enhance proposals.
Risks and watchouts
  • Market competition may be high due to the nature of the work.
  • Potential shifting priorities within NASA's project timelines.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific areas of research and development is NASA prioritizing?
  • Are there specific technologies or methodologies that have been favored in past contracts?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Details on the specific projects expected under the Sources Sought Notice.
  • Clarification on potential funding levels and availability.
  • Any upcoming solicitation dates or phases post-Sources Sought.
  • Specific areas of research NASA is focusing on within AR12.
  • Other applicable NAICS codes that may be relevant.
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