WSTF 250 Area Control Room Design

NASA Johnson Space Center has awarded a sole source purchase order to Wright & Dalbin Architects, Inc. for the architectural, engineering, and surveying design of a new 2,000 square foot control room building located in the 250 Control Area at the White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The project, identified by solicitation number 80JSC026P0002, is valued at an estimated $456,523. The new facility is critical for supporting mission-critical testing of spacecraft systems, including flammability, particle impact, and high-pressure gases, while addressing urgent health and safety concerns. The award was made without full and open competition pursuant to FAR 6.103-1, as Wright & Dalbin Architects, Inc. was determined to be the only responsible source capable of satisfying requirements due to their unique knowledge gained from developing the Preliminary Engineering Report. This sole source approach was intended to avoid an estimated $185,000 in duplicative costs. The contractor is required to deliver a complete stamped design package by March 31, 2026, with subsequent consulting services continuing through January 31, 2027.