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Develop/modify NASA Lightning Launch Commit Criteria & associated rationale
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The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to award a sole source contract to Amitabh Nag under FAR 12.102(a) for the development and modification of NASA Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC) and associated rationale. This effort, categorized under NAICS 541715, is designed to mitigate risks from natural and triggered lightning for NASA, Department of Defense, and Federal Aviation Administration launches. Performance will be based at the Kennedy Space Center, with a period of performance spanning one year from the date of award. The procurement is handled as a commercial service under FAR Part 12 and includes the application of NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman. The contractor, who must be a world-recognized expert with a PhD in a relevant STEM field such as atmospheric electricity or lightning physics, will serve on the Lightning Advisory Panel (LAP). Key responsibilities include participating in 12 to 22 teleconferences, attending one three-day meeting at Kennedy Space Center tentatively scheduled for Spring or Summer 2027, and serving on at least one or two LAP sub-committees. Deliverables include a description of contributions to LLCC development, documentation of research and analyses, and an updated curriculum vitae due six months after the award. The contract is structured with separate pricing for general LAP support activities and travel expenses.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Develop/modify NASA Lightning Launch Commit Criteria & associated rationale.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Amitabh Nag under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Amitabh Nag 56 Confianza ST White Rock New Mexico 87547 – 3472 United States is the sole provider of Develop/modify NASA Lightning Launch Commit Criteria & associated rationale
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/9/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
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