# NASA Goddard Seeks Input on GSMO-4 Contract

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback for the upcoming Goddard Space Mission Operations-4 (GSMO-4) contract. This contract will support a wide range of space and Earth science missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and GOES weather satellites. NASA is considering transitioning from the previous cost-plus-award-fee contract model used in GSMO-3 to a firm-fixed-price structure with performance-based payments. The agency is also exploring catalog-style pricing and task order mechanisms to enhance contract management efficiency.

- The GSMO-4 contract will build on the existing GSMO-3 contract, which was valued at $640 million and included mission operations services such as cloud management and cybersecurity monitoring.
- This shift to a firm-fixed-price model indicates NASA's intent to increase cost predictability and incentivize performance, which may affect pricing strategies and risk management for contractors.
- Procurement professionals should note the potential for catalog-style pricing and task order structures, which could streamline ordering and contract administration.
- Industry stakeholders, including prime contractors like KBR, should prepare to provide detailed input on contract structure preferences and capabilities to align with NASA's evolving requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Goddard)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

### Vendors
- KBR (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [NASA Seeks Industry Input on GSMO-4 Contract](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/nasa-goddard-rfi-gsmo-4-mission-operations) - GovCon Wire