SAM #80NSSC26931152Q

NASA Seeks Training Materials Development for AI Foundation Models

NASA's Science Mission Directorate is seeking contractor support for the development and delivery of training materials supporting AI for Science, with a focus on NASA's AI Foundation Models (Prithvi Earth Observation and Prithvi Weather and Climate). - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Science Mission Directorate, Data Analysis Services Project Training and Learning team - Service Provider: - Trustees of Clark University (sole source) - Scope of Work: - Develop scientific and introductory training content for AI Foundation Models (Prithvi EO and Prithvi WxC) - Advise on educational and training needs for NASA scientists and developers - Deliver workshops, tutorials, and hackathons to train the scientific community - Provide deliverables such as slide decks, online class materials, and tutorial content - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement to Trustees of Clark University - Focus on community engagement and practical training for AI in science - No specific commercial products, OEMs, or part numbers required - Place of Performance: - NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) - Vendor facilities as needed

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Development of Training Materials Supporting AI for Science. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Trustees of Clark University: 950 Main St | Worcester, MA 01610 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Trustees of Clark University is the sole provider of Development of Training Materials Supporting AI for Science.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial

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 4/29/2026. 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:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Shari Trigg

Contracting Officer

Shari.trigg@nasa.gov

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