NASA is seeking to procure NASGRO Development Phase 13 through a sole source contract with Southwest Research Institute, identified as the only provider for this requirement. This opportunity is set aside for 8(a) businesses, making it suitable for small businesses in the 8(a) program. Interested firms can submit their qualifications by the specified deadline, but this notice indicates that the government may not pursue competitive bidding, so tracking this opportunity is essential for potential participants.
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Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for NASGRO Development Phase 13.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE is the sole provider of NASGRO Development Phase 13
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 6/12/2026. 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
mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov
Procurement Specialist
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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