Missed the live session? Watch the recording and grab the slide deck from our August 14 briefing on NASA Glenn Research Center’s PACE VI recompete.
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Thursday, August 14, 2025 (12:00–1:00 PM ET) for OST’s deep dive into NASA Glenn Research Center’s upcoming PACE VI contract. This $466 million small‑business set‑aside powers the agency’s IT backbone, engineering support, and cybersecurity infrastructure—making it one of GRC’s most strategic service contracts. If you couldn’t attend, the full replay and slides are below.
What We Covered (in One Hour)
Presented by David Huff, CEO, OST Global Solutions, the briefing delivered a first look at what’s changing in the recompete and how small businesses can position to win. Topics included:
- What’s changing in the upcoming recompete of this flagship NASA contract
- How GRC’s needs are evolving in AI integration, cloud migration, cross‑center data operations, and end‑user support
- What small businesses should prepare now to be competitive by release
- Lessons from PACE V—teaming strategies, documentation that scores, and proposal structure that holds up under evaluation
- Live Q&A with practical recommendations for early positioning
PACE VI Snapshot
- Agency: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)
- Contract: Professional, Administrative, Computational, and Engineering Services (PACE VI)
- Ceiling: $466 million
- Set‑Aside: Small Business
- NAICS: 541519 – Other Computer‑Related Services
- Scope: Institutional IT, cybersecurity, cloud/data ops, software development, user support, engineering services, surge capacity
- Expected RFP Release: October 2025
Scope Highlights (Why This Matters)
PACE VI is about front‑line support for NASA’s enterprise IT systems and the services that keep missions moving. Expect emphasis on:
- Cloud migration and cross‑center data operations
- AI integration into workflows and support services
- End‑user support at scale, with reliability and responsiveness
- Engineering services aligned to evolving mission demands
NASA is looking for agile, tech‑forward small businesses that can stay ahead of change and surge as needed.
Key Takeaways from the Recap
- Positioning starts now. With the RFP projected for October 2025, early teaming, capability alignment, and evidence gathering are essential.
- Show modern capability. Demonstrate agility in AI, cloud, and data ops, not just legacy IT.
- Learn from PACE V. Smart teaming, airtight compliance, and proposal structure that maps cleanly to evaluation factors all make a difference.
- Be purpose‑built. Align your past performance and resumes directly to the scope areas NASA cares about—enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud/data ops, end‑user support, and engineering.
About the Speaker
David Huff, CEO of OST Global Solutions, is a nationally recognized expert in federal capture and proposal strategy. He has led 400+ multimillion‑ and multibillion‑dollar proposals, helping clients win $26B+ in government contracts. David supported clients pursuing this contract in its previous iteration and walked through the strategies that work—and the ones that don’t.
What’s Next
The RFP is projected for October 2025, but meaningful positioning happens before release. Use the replay and slides to align your team, sharpen your story, and organize your compliance shell so you can move fast when the draft drops.
Ready to pursue PACE VI with confidence? Watch the recap, review the slides, and start laying the groundwork now so you’re out in front when NASA opens the gates.
