CCST Membership with a 5 year option to renew

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring an annual affiliate membership with the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) for NASA Ames Research Center under a sole-source determination authorized by FAR 12.102(a), identifying CCST as the only responsible source capable of providing this service. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26930490Q, is classified as a commercial acquisition governed by FAR Part 12 and falls under the NAICS codes 541990 and 513210. The contract includes a five-year option to renew, with annual renewals subject to renegotiation based on the NASA Ames annual budget, spanning performance from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030. The primary purpose of the membership is to establish formal ties between NASA Ames and key California science and technology entities including the University of California, California State University System, Caltech, Stanford, and USC, while facilitating access to policy fellows, the California Teachers Advisory Council, the journal Issues in Science and Technology, and collaboration with the National Academies. CCST will provide time-sensitive, evidence-based policy analysis and annual identification of ten critical science and technology issues affecting California, supporting informed decision-making at both state and national levels. Performance will occur at NASA Ames Research Center, and the Government has issued a sources-sought notice to confirm the sole-source justification, with responses due by June 11, 2026, under the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman, with Kacey Hickman as the designated point of contact. No competitively evaluated award criteria exist due to the sole-source nature of the procurement, and no details on pricing, delivery terms, or inspection standards have been specified.