NASA requires a structured, repeatable engagement framework that strengthens community participation, surfaces emerging capabilities, identifies operational needs and use cases, and supports two planned Intelligent Systems Technology consortium or hub com

The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a sole source contract under solicitation 80NSSC26935583Q to establish a structured and repeatable engagement framework for Intelligent Systems Technology (IST) consortium communities. The primary objective is to strengthen community participation, identify operational needs and emerging capabilities, and support two planned IST hub communities. The scope of work includes building an innovation pipeline, executing solicitation outreach through webinars and Q&A sessions, and facilitating two one-day Mind Meld Innovation Days focused on Coastal Zone and Adaptive Sensing. This effort will be executed in six phases, ranging from startup and stakeholder mapping to integration and closeout, with a total period of performance not to exceed 18 months. The government intends to award this contract to Blue Clarity LLC, citing their unique experience with the Earth Science Technology Office and an established network that makes competition impractical. The procurement is being conducted for commercial items and services under FAR Part 12, with performance primarily located in Greenbelt, Maryland, though work may be performed virtually or at other approved locations. Key deliverables include stakeholder matrices, strategic communications plans, and final findings reports, all of which must comply with NASA branding and public affairs requirements. Acceptance of these deliverables is based on timeliness, technical approval from NASA's designated point of contact, and overall responsiveness to the Statement of Work.