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Development of Training Materials Supporting AI for Science
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NASA’s Shared Services Center is issuing a sole-source contract to the Trustees of Clark University for the development of training materials to support the use of AI foundation models in scientific research, specifically targeting Prithvi EO and Prithvi WxC. The procurement is authorized under FAR 12.102(a), which permits non-competitive acquisition when only one source is capable of performing the work, and the effort falls under the NAICS code 611310 for educational services. Performance will occur primarily at the contractor’s facilities in Worcester, Massachusetts, with coordination and delivery activities tied to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract period spans six months, from March 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, during which the contractor will create introductory and advanced training content in slide or online class formats, along with tutorial materials for workshops and hackathons aimed at scientists and students. While the solicitation is structured under FAR Part 13 for non-commercial items, no detailed pricing, cost breakdown, or contract value is provided, and no formal evaluation factors or competitive criteria are applicable due to the sole-source nature of the award. Submission of capabilities and qualifications must be made in writing via email to the designated points of contact by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 29, 2026, with oral communications strictly prohibited. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, and no specific packaging, inspection, or acceptance criteria are detailed, nor are there any required representations, certifications, or socioeconomic disclosures. The contracting officer is Shari Trigg, with Cody Guidry serving as the procurement specialist, but no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical oversight role is named. No additional special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel designation, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are explicitly stated.
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$123,825NAICS
Place of Performance
MSSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Development of Training Materials Supporting AI for Science.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Trustees of Clark University: 950 Main St | Worcester, MA 01610 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Trustees of Clark University is the sole provider of Development of Training Materials Supporting AI for Science.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310.
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 4/29/2026. 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 .
Primary Point of Contact:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist
Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
Secondary Point of Contact:
Shari Trigg
Contracting Officer
Shari.trigg@nasa.gov
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