SAM #80NSSC26933109Q

NASA Glenn DGEN380 Turbofan Refresher Training (Sole Source to AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC.)

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking specialized refresher training for its mechanics on the DGEN380 small turbofan engine. - Government Buyer: - NASA Glenn Research Center, Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL) - OEMs and Vendors: - AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC. (sole source provider and training engineer) - Products/Services Requested: - DGEN380 Follow-on Refresher Training - Two-week, in-person training session for two AAPL mechanics - Focused on disassembly and reassembly of the DGEN380 small turbofan test article - Training delivered by an AKIRA engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center's AAPL - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC. is the only provider capable of delivering the required DGEN380 training - Training schedule to be mutually agreed upon in Fiscal Year 2026, with at least 30 days advance notice to NASA - Enhances in-house maintenance capabilities for the DGEN380 turbofan - Place of Performance: - NASA Glenn Research Center, Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL), Ohio

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for DGEN refresher training. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC. is the sole provider of DGEN refresher training.

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 or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330.

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 5/26/2026. 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:

McKenzie Hanson

mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov

Procurement Specialist

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