SamSearch × USRA

SamSearch × USRA
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What This Report Covers
Where USRA Stands — The BD Gap
The SamSearch Solution for GovCon R&D
Sammy: Your AI Capture Analyst
Pipeline Intelligence & Forecast Tracking
Questions from Joseph — Answered
Priority Contracts Found for USRA
ROI & Subscription Value
Next Steps
Where USRA Stands

3 People. $180M Pipeline. Too Little Time.
3-person BD team entering ~3 months of heavy bid activity
Covers NASA, DoD, NOAA, and multi-directorate program vehicles
No centralized intelligence layer
No early-warning system for pre-solicitation windows
No Actionable Visibility Before Notices Drop
GovWin only surfaces opportunities after formal actions appear
USRA needs intelligence while the capture window is still open
Missing: agency budgets, contract end dates, incumbent context, buying patterns
Needed weeks or months before SAM.gov postings
SAM.gov Descriptions Are Not Enough
Joseph needs full SOW and attachment analysis — not just synopsis text
Deep document indexing of RFPs, statements of work, and long solicitation attachments
Essential for accurate bid/no-bid decisions on NASA and DoD vehicles
The SamSearch Solution
USRA's Current Challenges
GovWin Blind Spot: No actionable pre-solicitation intelligence; opportunities surface too late for meaningful shaping
Surface-Level Matching: SAM.gov descriptions only — no full SOW, attachment, or long-document indexing
No Recompete Signals: Contract end dates, incumbent context, and buying patterns are not tracked proactively
Rigid Compliance Matrices: One-size-fits-all format; USRA needs customizable outputs per opportunity
AI Opportunity Discovery Across All Sources
Full Document Indexing: Attachments, SOWs, and long documents are fully indexed — not just SAM.gov synopsis descriptions. Every clause, requirement, and section is searchable and AI-analyzed
Pre-Solicitation Intelligence: Surfaces agency budgets, capital plans, and early signals before formal notices — keeping USRA in capture position while the window is open
Recompete Signals: Contract end dates, incumbent/award context, competition history, vendor turnover, and contracting-office contacts surfaced automatically
Flexible Matching: Configurable breadth so opportunities never fall through the cracks — dial up coverage for USRA's broad R&D footprint across NASA, DoD, NOAA, and grants
Sammy, Your AI Capture Analyst
Sammy reads full solicitation documents — SOWs, attachments, and amendment packages — knows USRA's research profile, and answers capture questions in seconds, not hours.
Ask Sammy anything:
Full SOW and attachment analysis — clauses, requirements, and compliance flags
Incumbent contractor, prior award value, and competition history
Recompete signals — contract end dates, vendor turnover, buying patterns
Contracting officer contacts and agency acquisition history
Fit score against USRA's profile — heliophysics, space science, HPC, AI/data, lunar science
Prime bid, teaming partner, or subcontractor opportunity?
Grants coverage — including NASA INSPIRES and federal grant vehicles
CRM data export and custom data-set upload options
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AI Chat for Deep Document Analysis
Sammy reads the full solicitation — SOW, attachments, amendments — and surfaces compliance flags, source-linked citations, and bid/no-bid risk factors in seconds. Every answer links back to the exact source paragraph so Joseph's team can verify.
Pipeline Analysis
Sammy gives a real-time view of USRA's active NASA, DoD, and NOAA pursuits — flags capture deadlines at risk, surfaces what needs Joseph's immediate attention, and shows the full pipeline across all 5 priority vehicles.
Customizable Compliance Matrix
Builds a compliance matrix in USRA's preferred format — not one-size-fits-all. Every RFP requirement becomes a trackable task. Missing attachments, page limit flags, and submission checklist items are caught before the proposal goes out the door.
Opportunity Insights
Highlights fit gaps and risk flags against USRA's profile — space science, heliophysics, HPC, AI/data, lunar — before committing capture resources. Every bid/no-bid decision is informed by source-linked analysis, not instinct.
Proposal & Submission Support
Compliance checks for missing attachments and page limits, outline guidance, and drafting support. Sammy flags what AI can complete and assigns tasks for gaps that need human review — keeping the 3-person team focused on high-value capture work.

Forecast & Early Signal Tracking — Win the Capture Window
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Pre-Solicitation Pipeline Intelligence
SamSearch monitors agency budgets, program plans, and long-range forecasts to surface NASA, DoD, and NOAA R&D requirements before the RFP drops. USRA gets contracting officer contacts and buying pattern data so Joseph can shape opportunities while the capture window is still open — not just respond to ads.
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Recompete Intelligence
An algorithm surfaces the incumbent, offer counts, award value, contract end dates, and prior solicitation documents — giving USRA a head start on expiring NASA and DoD program vehicles. Know who held MESC-IDIQ, what they charged, and when NRL's SAIC contract expires before the solicitation drops.
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Grants Coverage — NASA INSPIRES & More
SamSearch covers federal grants including NASA INSPIRES, ROSES, BAAs, and state/local instruments — so USRA's full funding landscape is tracked in one place. Joseph's referral contacts in state/local programs are covered too.
Journey Hub — USRA's Capture Pipeline in One Place
The Journey Hub — a structured visual pipeline with calendar views, task assignments, CRM export, and automatic amendment syncing. Built for a 3-person team managing $180M+ in concurrent NASA, DoD, and NOAA pursuits.
True Capture Funnel
Replace spreadsheet tracking with customizable Kanban stages from Pre-Solicitation through Award — drag-and-drop updates across every active vehicle without manual data entry.
Amendment & Amendment Alerts
When a solicitation is updated, SamSearch flags it automatically. No more manually re-checking SAM.gov and FedBizOpps for RFP amendments or updated due dates.
CRM Integration & Data Export
Better data export and visualization than GovWin, with CRM workflow integration and custom data-set upload options — exactly what Joseph asked for.
Tasks, Assignments & Deadlines
Assign capture tasks across the 3-person BD team with deadline tracking and notifications — so capability statement deadlines, teaming agreements, and submission windows never slip.
Reporting Dashboards — Full Pipeline Visibility
One real-time view across all active USRA pursuits — NASA, DoD, NOAA, and grants — no more piecing together status from GovWin, SAM.gov, and spreadsheets.
Pipeline Value by Stage
See total weighted expected value across pre-solicitation, active pursuit, proposal, and award stages — so the team can spot gaps before they hit the revenue calendar.
Pipeline by Agency
Break down pursuits by NASA Directorate, DoD branch, NOAA, or grant vehicle — track each program area from a single dashboard without toggling between systems.
Deadline Tracking
Track capability statement deadlines, RFP responses, and teaming agreement windows across all active pursuits — the critical 15-day NRL window is never missed again.
Teaming & Partner Discovery
Browse 1M+ Partners & University Members — Instantly
USRA's consortium of 125 PhD-granting universities is a competitive differentiator — but mobilizing the right member institution for any NASA or DoD opportunity takes time. SamSearch helps identify the right teaming partners, co-investigators, and registered small businesses in seconds, filtered by domain expertise, certifications, and NAICS alignment.
By Opportunity
Open any active bid and ask Sammy to surface teaming partners. It evaluates the full solicitation — scope, set-aside, small business goals, and technical domains — against the registered vendor database.
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Open the Opportunity
Pull up any active RFP or sources sought in SamSearch
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Ask Sammy for Partners
Sammy reads the solicitation and searches 1M+ registered businesses by domain and certification
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Get a Ranked List
Filtered by location, NAICS (space science, HPC, atmospheric modeling), small business set-aside type, and past performance
By Domain or Certification
Need an SB prime for a set-aside vehicle like the USAF meteorological RFI? Find a small business subsidiary partner or teaming lead in seconds — filtered by technical domain and SBA certification.
Search by Technical Domain
Space weather, HPC, atmospheric modeling, heliophysics, lunar science, AI/ML, scientific data systems
Filter by Set-Aside Type
Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB — match the vehicle's set-aside requirements instantly
Filter by State & Agency
Find partners near JSC (TX), JPL (CA), NRL (DC), Hanscom (MA), or Ames (CA) for teaming geography
View Full Profiles
Certifications, NAICS codes, past performance, and direct contact info (name, phone, email) for every vendor
Questions from Joseph — Answered
GovWin's biggest gap for us is seeing opportunities before they surface. Does SamSearch actually solve that?
Yes — this is SamSearch's clearest advantage over GovWin. Pre-solicitation intelligence monitors agency budgets, program plans, and long-range forecasts to surface opportunities while the capture window is still open. You get recompete signals, contracting officer contacts, and buying pattern data weeks or months before formal notices appear on SAM.gov.
How deeply are attachments and statements of work actually indexed? We need more than SAM.gov descriptions.
SamSearch indexes full documents — SOWs, attachments, amendments, and long-form solicitation packages — not just synopsis text. Sammy can answer questions about specific clauses, requirements, and sections within those documents, and every answer cites the exact source paragraph so you can verify it directly.
We prefer looser matching so we don't miss things. Can we control how broad the search is?
Yes. SamSearch lets you configure matching breadth — you define deal makers and deal breakers, and you can dial up coverage so opportunities don't fall through the cracks. For a 3-person BD team covering multiple NASA directorates plus DoD and NOAA, broader matching with AI scoring means you see more and filter intelligently, not manually.
Is NASA INSPIRES covered? What about grants and state/local for referral contacts?
Federal grants — including NASA INSPIRES, ROSES, BAAs, and other SMD grant instruments — are covered. State and local opportunities are also trackable, which matters for USRA's referral contacts who may have state-level program interests. Confirm specific grant vehicle coverage during your onboarding call and any gaps can be added within five business days.
Priority Contracts Found for USRA
NASA JSC: ORBIT IDIQ — Operations, Research & Broad Innovative Technology Services — NASA · Fit Score: 94/100
Sol #: 80JSC026ORBIT · Agency: NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) · NAICS: 541512 · Due: Capability statements October 5, 2026 · Est. Value: $150M–$350M IDIQ
Why it fits USRA: Functional Area 4 (Advanced Mission R&D) and Functional Area 2 (Technical Evaluation & Independent Assessment) directly align with USRA's institute-level science operations and mission research. Succession vehicle for MESC-IDIQ / MESC-B contracts expiring September 2027. Prime bid for R&D/Analysis pools or strategic teaming with aerospace primes for engineering pools.
Next Action — Critical: Submit 10-page capability statement highlighting university R&D infrastructure and small business participation strategies before October 5, 2026. POC: Edwin Ortiz-Franco · jsc-orbit-procurement@mail.nasa.gov
ROI: Addressable value $75M · Pwin 25% · EV $18.75M · Capture cost ~$110K · Net EV $18.64M
NASA Ames: Science Investigations & Technology Partnership — NASA · Fit Score: 96/100
Sol #: 80ARC026AOSS · Agency: NASA Ames Research Center / SMD · NAICS: 541715 · Open through: January 1, 2027 (rolling AO) · Est. Value: $20M–$80M
Why it fits USRA: Direct match for USRA's core scientific domains — Heliophysics, Lunar Surface Science (PRISM/DALI), Earth Science, and Planetary Exploration. Ames actively seeks institutional non-profit partners for science investigations, mission data systems, and payload R&D 18–36 months ahead of formal AO releases. Highest fit score in the pipeline.
Next Action — High: Map USRA member university capabilities against PRISM/ROSES-26 calls and submit an institutional capabilities white paper. POC: Noor Khazendar · noor.khazendar@nasa.gov / ARC-Sources-Sought@mail.nasa.gov
ROI: Addressable value $30M · Pwin 35% · EV $10.5M · Capture cost ~$65K · Net EV $10.44M
NRL: Numerical Weather Prediction R&D — DoD/Navy · Fit Score: 88/100 · ⚠️ Due September 18, 2026
Sol #: N0017326RBZ07 · Agency: Naval Research Laboratory, DC · Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (CPFF) · Est. Value: $25M–$50M · Incumbent: SAIC
Why it fits USRA: Covers high-performance atmospheric modeling, space weather dynamics, satellite data assimilation, and numerical simulation — core USRA competencies. Filing a robust capability statement before the 15-day window forces competitive acquisition or prime/subcontracting inclusion. Breaks Navy/DoD barriers for USRA's space-weather and atmospheric data teams.
Next Action — Immediate: Submit capability statement challenging the sole-source justification before September 18, 2026. Highlight USRA's atmospheric physics and academic supercomputing leadership. POC: Brandon Zellers · brandon.s.zellers.civ@us.navy.mil
ROI: Addressable value $35M · Pwin 18% · EV $6.3M · Capture cost ~$45K · Net EV $6.26M
NASA JPL: High-Performance Space Computing (HPSC) & Avionics — NASA · Fit Score: 85/100
Sol #: SBPO-2610-09012026 · Agency: NASA JPL Small Business Programs Office · NAICS: 336414 · Due: October 2, 2026 · Est. Value: $15M–$45M · Set-Aside: Small Business
Why it fits USRA: Next-generation spaceflight computing, flight software, and high-speed data interfaces. Pursuable via USRA's for-profit subsidiary or joint venture combining member university quantum/HPC computing labs with an SB prime. Pre-RFI webinars Sept 8–10, 2026 are a low-cost shaping opportunity.
Next Action — High: Attend JPL briefing webinars and submit small-business capability data by October 2, 2026. Evaluate USRA subsidiary SB status or teaming structure. POC: smallbusiness.programsoffice@jpl.nasa.gov
ROI: Addressable value $25M · Pwin 20% · EV $5.0M · Capture cost ~$40K · Net EV $4.96M
USAF/AFLCMC: Meteorological & Weather Forecasting Software — DoD/Air Force · Fit Score: 80/100
Sol #: FA2330A1 · Agency: AFLCMC/HBA, Hanscom AFB · NAICS: 541511 · RFI window through: October 2, 2027 · Est. Value: $10M–$30M · Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Why it fits USRA: Applies USRA's terrestrial and space weather forecasting algorithms to Air Force meteorological platforms. Lower fit as direct non-profit prime due to SBA set-aside — ideal match for USRA's for-profit small business subsidiary or as a specialized modeling subcontractor. Review the full SOW (attached) before committing BD resources.
Next Action — Medium: Review SOW; evaluate USRA small business subsidiary bid or introduction of university forecasting models as sub-tier IP partner. POC: Capt Christopher Thier · christopher.thier@us.af.mil
ROI: Addressable value $15M · Pwin 15% · EV $2.25M · Capture cost ~$30K · Net EV $2.22M
ROI & Pricing
Built for USRA. Priced to Win.
What This Replaces
GovWin Post-Notice Intelligence
GovWin surfaces opportunities only after formal actions appear — too late for meaningful shaping on NASA program vehicles or challenging a sole-source window like NRL's 15-day deadline.
Surface-Level SAM.gov Coverage
SAM.gov synopsis descriptions only — no full SOW indexing, no attachment analysis, no deep document search. Joseph needs clause-level intelligence, not titles.
Manual Pipeline Tracking
15–25 hours/week of manual pre-solicitation monitoring, multi-source checking, and spreadsheet updates for a 3-person BD team heading into 90 days of heavy bid activity.
One-Size-Fits-All Compliance Matrices
Generic compliance matrix formats that don't match USRA's internal processes — requiring rework on every proposal submission instead of ready-to-use customized outputs.
What You Get Instead
Pre-Solicitation Intelligence
Pipeline visibility weeks or months before SAM.gov notices — agency budgets, recompete signals, and contracting officer contacts while the capture window is still open.
Full Document Indexing
Complete SOW and attachment analysis. Every clause, requirement, and section is searchable — with source-linked citations so every AI answer is verifiable.
60+ Hours/Month Recovered
Automated discovery and qualification compresses capture research by ~80% — recovering senior BD capacity for customer engagement, capability statement drafting, and consortium teaming.
Customizable Compliance & CRM
Compliance matrices in USRA's preferred format, plus CRM integration and custom data-set upload options — not locked into a platform's rigid output structure.
3-Seat Bundle
$7,000 / year
All 3 BD seats · Everything unlimited
Pipeline ROI
$42.8M weighted EV
Across 5 identified priority pursuits
Payback Threshold
< 0.02% of pipeline
Capturing 1% of weighted EV = $428K return on a $7K investment
Pipeline Summary
End-to-End Support.
Live Support
Real humans available via chat, email, and video whenever USRA's BD team has a question — no ticket queues, no wait times during heavy bid cycles.
Onboarding & Setup
We configure USRA's full company profile — heliophysics, space science, HPC, AI/data, lunar science, NAICS codes — geographic filters, and recompete tracking for NASA, DoD, and NOAA vehicles. Joseph's team is productive from day one.
Dedicated Account Team
We stay engaged — checking in, tuning profiles, and helping USRA's BD team extract more value across an expanding pursuit list as the pipeline grows through a heavy Q4 bid cycle.
Coverage Verification
Joseph can share his current source list for verification. Any untracked grant vehicle, agency portal, or solicitation source can be added within five business days — no workflow disruption during active capture periods.