US Space Economy Study

Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 16 Oct 2026 · Small Business Set Aside - Total · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DOC · Washington, DC · NAICS 541720 · Solicitation 1305M427Q0003

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number1305M427Q0003
Notice ID6b8820e705d64a6a9f93e90104469a1d
AgencyDepartment of Commerce (DOC)
Sub-agencyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Contracting officeDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
NAICS code541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Product / service code (PSC)R422
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total
Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted09 October 2026
Response deadline16 October 2026 (closed)
Place of performanceWashington, DC, USA
CompetitionCompetitive

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Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION US SPACE ECONOMY STUDY This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1305M427Q0003. This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 541720. The small business size standard is $28.0M. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the following commercial services: Line Item 0001 This study will identify and justify a set of defined metrics that can support recurring federal assessment and provide policymakers with sustained insight into the growth, health, competitiveness, resilience, and emerging challenges of the ecosystem, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance for this contract shall not exceed 180 calendar days. Acquisition Framework: This commercial procurement is conducted under RFO Part 12, utilizing innovative techniques including an advisory down-select process and confidence ratings (see the Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovation for details). Two-Phase Strategy: To be considered for award, vendors must submit a Phase I quotation. Phase I Deadline: Phase I submissions must be uploaded via the designated Phase I Submission Form [https://forms.gle/rcKbAc4ZHDDn13YR9] no later than 9:00 AM ET October 16, 2026. Late submissions will not be evaluated. Phase II Timeline: The Government will establish the Phase II submission deadline within the advisory notifications issued after Phase I evaluations. Compliance: Quotations must be clear, concise, and fully compliant. Non-compliant submissions (e.g., missing documents, exceeding page limits, or violating formatting terms) may be excluded from evaluation. Solicitation Questions and Comments Questions and Comments regarding Phase I will not be accepted.

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  • Attachment 1 - OSC_PWS_SpaceEconomyMetricsResearch.pdf
  • Sol_1305M427Q0003.pdf
  • US Space Economy Study Phase I Submission Form

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Market context: DOC and NAICS 541720

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  • In fiscal year 2026, DOC obligated $27.2M across 7 contract actions under NAICS 541720.
  • 7 contracts worth $39.9M in this category end within the next 18 months.

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