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NASA Sole Source Extension for Lunabotics 2026 Management Support at Kennedy Space Center

NASA is extending a sole source contract to the University of Central Florida Research Foundation for Lunabotics management support at Kennedy Space Center. - Sole source procurement for Lunabotics 2026 University Challenge management - Services include: - Project management support for event operations - Facility rental at Astronaut Memorial Foundation Center for Space Education (Building M6-306) - Procurement of PPE and competition supplies (N-95 masks, Tyvek suits, goggles, gloves, footwear covers, safety supplies, replacement consumables, HEPA stations, signage) - Administration of $25,000 in student prize scholarships - Coordination with NASA and AMF for security, safety, and logistics - Key event dates: May 19-21, 2026; event preparation starts May 11, 2026; contract extends through September 30, 2026 - Place of performance: Kennedy Space Center, including Visitor's Center and AMF Center for Space Education - NAICS code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) - Only the University of Central Florida Research Foundation is named as provider; no other OEMs or vendors listed - No specific product part numbers or quantities provided

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Lunabotics management support.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to University of Central Florida Research Foundation 3100 Technology PKWY STE 201 Orlando Florida 32826 – 3281 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that University of Central Florida Research Foundation is the sole provider of Lunabotics management support 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 and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310

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 4/2/2026. 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 Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact: Karen Artis Contracting Officer Karen.l.artis@nasa.gov

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