Fundamentals of Composite Structure Design Course

NASA/NSSC is procuring a single, non-competitive course on Fundamentals of Composite Structure Design from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics under FAR 12.102(a), as AIAA is the sole provider capable of meeting the requirement. The course will be delivered onsite at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center over two full days on June 23–24, 2026, and includes all instructional materials and instructor travel costs under an all-inclusive pricing model. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures for non-commercial items, with a NAICS code of 611430, and no formal competition is planned. Written proposals from interested parties must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 7, 2026, to the sole identified point of contact, Kacey Hickman, solely for the purpose of determining competitiveness, though no full and open competition is anticipated. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price acquisition with no specified monetary value disclosed in the available documentation. Performance is limited to the scheduled delivery dates, with no options, extensions, or physical delivery requirements beyond classroom instruction and digital course materials. Packaging, labeling, barcoding, and MIL-STD requirements are not applicable due to the nature of the service. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, and no security clearances, key personnel designations, organizational conflict of interest provisions, or socioeconomic certifications are referenced. Acceptance of services will be based on successful completion of the course as outlined in the Statement of Work, covering theoretical instruction, laminate mechanics, and hands-on layup demonstrations for up to 30 participants, with no formal inspection criteria or quality standards specified beyond satisfaction of the stated learning objectives.