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NASA Sole Source Sponsorship for 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition

NASA is seeking to sponsor the 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition, supporting STEM engagement for high school students through a sole source contract with FIRST. - Sponsorship is for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition - Event engages high school students in STEM via robotics challenges and mentorship - Includes venue rental and event services at Cleveland State University Wolstein Center - NASA Glenn Research Center's Office of STEM Engagement is the funding office - Sole source procurement to FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIRST) - FIRST is the only provider for this sponsorship - Services include: - Event venue rent and services (event staff, safety, security, cleaning, utilities, parking, etc.) - Deliverables: event execution, financial reporting, and a final report on outcomes - Period of performance: March 18, 2026 to June 30, 2026 - Estimated contract value: $25,000 - NAICS code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) - Place of performance: Cleveland State University Wolstein Center and NASA Glenn Research Center - Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, MS

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition Sponsorship. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIRST) 200 Bedford ST Manchester, New Hampshire 03101-1132 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIRST) is the sole provider of 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition Sponsorship.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort.  Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

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 611430

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/17/2026. 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 .

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