NASA has awarded a contract worth up to $76 million to Development Seed of Washington to provide data engineering and informatics support services. The work will support the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

The contract is structured as a performance-based, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement. It includes a two-year base period with three optional one-year extensions, allowing services to continue through June 2031.

Focus on Data Science and AI Integration

Under the agreement, Development Seed will provide research and development support for NASA’s scientific data systems. This includes system architecture design, maintenance of digital tools, and management of large-scale scientific data.

The contractor will also support data curation, stewardship, and informatics operations. In addition, the scope includes development and deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to enhance NASA’s science data platforms.

Strengthening NASA’s Data Infrastructure

The Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center manages tools and systems used to process and analyze scientific information from NASA missions. The new contract aims to strengthen these capabilities through improved data handling and advanced computing methods.

Officials said the work will support systematic approaches to managing scientific datasets and improving accessibility for research applications across NASA programs.

Long-Term Contract Extends Through 2031

The contract begins with a phase-in period starting May 15, 2026, followed by structured ordering periods. If all options are exercised, the agreement will run through June 2031.

NASA continues to expand its use of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to support space research, mission planning, and scientific analysis across its centers.