HID ID/Access Cards
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
NASA is procuring HID identity and access cards, which are physical smart cards used for facility access control, personnel identification, and secure authentication. These cards typically integrate technologies such as proximity (Prox), iCLASS, or newer credentialing standards that support federal identity management requirements. For NASA operations, access cards are critical infrastructure for securing facilities, labs, and controlled areas across centers.
This procurement falls under NAICS 541519—Other Computer Related Services. Services in this category can include IT infrastructure support, systems integration, and related technical services that don't fit neatly into other computer services classifications. While the title references physical cards, the NAICS assignment suggests the contract may encompass services such as card programming, system integration with existing access-control infrastructure, lifecycle credential management, or subscription-based credentialing services rather than a simple supply of blank cards.
Because this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, the notice serves as both the announcement of the opportunity and the actual solicitation document—meaning offerors can bid directly from this posting without waiting for a separate solicitation release.
Key facts
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) — NASA Shared Services Center |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 80NSSC27948561Q |
| NAICS | 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026, 7:00 AM CT |
| Place of performance | Hampton, VA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside — Total program. To qualify, your business must:
- Be certified as small under NAICS 541519, which carries a size standard of $34.5 million in average annual receipts (verify current standard at SBA.gov)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the contract performance period
- Have the appropriate NAICS code in your SAM profile
No specific socioeconomic certification (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) is required beyond small business status. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permissible if they meet SBA affiliation and size requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
For IT services and access-control credentialing work, NASA will likely evaluate on price and technical approach or lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA)—see the solicitation for the specific evaluation methodology.
Practical steps to strengthen your bid:
- Verify system compatibility: If the requirement involves integrating with existing NASA access-control systems, confirm your capability with HID product ecosystems (VertX, Aero, or mobile credential platforms). See the solicitation for specific technical requirements.
- Address Hampton VA logistics: Performance in Hampton, VA, likely supports NASA Langley Research Center. Factor in local presence, warehousing, or rapid-response capability for card issuance and replacement.
- Credential lifecycle services: Highlight your capacity for card personalization, badge printing, PIN management, revocation procedures, and Help Desk support—services commonly bundled with physical access cards in federal contracts.
- Security clearances: Personnel supporting NASA facilities may require minimum background checks or facility access clearances; see the solicitation for specific requirements.
- Past performance: Prepare relevant examples of federal or commercial access-control/card services contracts, especially with civilian agencies.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 80NSSC27948561Q to confirm evaluation criteria, deliverables, and any attachments.
- Register or verify your SAM.gov account is active—this is mandatory to submit an offer.
- Mark your calendar: Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Time. NASA typically requires electronic submission through a designated portal; see the solicitation for submission instructions.
- Submit questions early if the solicitation provides a Q&A period before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →