Contract Extension for Science Operations Tender in USA - 133593984

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Country: USA

Summary: Contract Extension for Science Operations of the Hubble Space Telescope HST and Operation of the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes MAST at the Space Telescope Science Institute STScI

Deadline: 27 Jan 2026

Posting Date: 13 Jan 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 133593984

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

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NASA/GSFC has a requirement for the continuation of Contract NAS5- 26555 with the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) for continued operation of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) which provides full science management of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and supports the HST science and flight operations facilities. The requirement is for the contractor to continue to provide the products and services required to execute the science program, maintain and calibrate the onboard instruments, maintain the ground systems, archive and distribute the science data, manage the HST research awards program, support NASA public outreach, and conduct astronomical research during the remaining years of HST science mission as well as operate and maintain the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST). The period of performance for this effort is July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
NASA/GSFC intends to extend Contract NAS5-26555 with AURA under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1), only one responsible source. AURA is the only known source that possesses the required experience and expertise in all areas, including, but not limited to astronomy, HST operations, optics, detectors, systems engineering, public affairs, grants administration, and foreign agreements to successfully meet the specific challenging mission requirements. HST is a highly complex and internationally acclaimed spacecraft that provides astronomical observing capabilities that are unique in the world. AURA is the only contractor that possesses a complete knowledge of HST unique requirements in the critical area of planning and scheduling. AURA-s expertise in science operations is required to ensure the safety of the instruments and to process and calibrate the data so that it can be easily and effectively distributed to the astronomical community. AURA has expertly and continuously refined the science operations techniques of the mission during the past 35 ...
Department/Ind. Agency: national aeronautics and space administration

Sub-tier: national aeronautics and space administration

Office: nasa goddard space flight center

Product Service Code: ar11 - space r&d services; space flight, research and supporting activities; basic research

NAICS Code: 54171 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Inactive Dates: jan 28, 2026

Inactive Policy: manual

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