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Support of NASA Student Launch Initiative
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NASA/NSSC is seeking to award a sole source contract to the National Association of Rocketry for the Support of NASA Student Launch Initiative under FAR 12.102(a), based on the determination that this organization is the sole provider capable of fulfilling this requirement. The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC with performance centered at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and the acquisition will follow the commercial items procedures outlined in FAR Part 12. The NAICS code for this effort is 611710, and the contract falls under the 8(a) Sole Source authority, indicating it is designated for small business set-asides. Interested entities may submit written capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 11, 2026, to assist the government in evaluating whether full and open competition is warranted; however, the decision not to compete remains at the government's sole discretion. Oral communications are prohibited in response to this notice, and the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies, with additional support available through the designated Center Ombudsman. The primary point of contact is McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, reachable at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov, with secondary contact provided by Karen Artis. The solicitation is numbered 80NSSC26936464Q and was posted on August 5, 2026, with the response deadline set for August 11, 2026.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Support of NASA Student Launch Initiative.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRYunder the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRYis the sole provider of Support of NASA Student Launch Initiative
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611710.
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 8/11/2026. 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:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist
McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov
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