SAM #80NSSC26930849Q

NASA Sole Source: Battelle NEON Research Support Services for NEON Field Sites

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is seeking specialized research support services for the NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network) project, with Battelle Memorial Institute identified as the sole provider. - Government Buyer: - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), supported by NASA Shared Services Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Battelle Memorial Institute (sole source provider) - CIMEL (manufacturer of CE-318N AERONET sun photometers used in the project) - Products/Services Requested: - Battelle NEON Research Support Services (NRSS) - Operations and maintenance for CIMEL CE-318N AERONET sun photometers - Support covers 36 NEON-operated field sites and 2 NEON facilities - Services include preventive and corrective maintenance, minor repairs, instrument calibrations, data handling and transfer, and incident response - Ensures continuous data collection and near real-time data transfer for mission-critical atmospheric and ecological research - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Battelle is the only provider identified for these services - Support is mission-critical for uninterrupted data collection across a national network - No specific product quantities or part numbers listed; focus is on comprehensive service delivery - Place of Performance: - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, MD - 36 NEON field sites and 2 NEON facilities across the United States

Description

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PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Battelle NEON Research Support Services (NRSS). 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, 505 King AVE  Columbus, Ohio 43201-2696, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE is the sole provider of Battelle NEON Research Support Services (NRSS)

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

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 513210.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 5/5/2026. 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:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant III

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

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