Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26932269Q
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Procurement: Fundamentals of Composite Structure Design Course from AIAA
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26932269Q
NAICS
611430
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking specialized training in composite structure design for its staff. - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), supporting NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) - OEM/Vendor: - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - Products/Services Requested: - Fundamentals of Composite Structure Design Course - 2-day onsite course for up to 30 employees - Includes lectures, practical demonstrations, analytical reviews, and all course materials - Instructor travel is included in the service - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; AIAA is the only provider identified for this specialized training - Training is tailored to composite materials' structural behavior and practical application - Course delivered onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center - NAICS code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training)
Description
Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Fundamentals of Composite Structure Design Course.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 12700 Sunrise Valley DR STE 200 Reston Virgina 20191 United States is the sole provider of Fundamentals of Composite Structure Design Course
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 Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial
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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/7/2026. 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: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov