SAM #80NSSC26935917Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement for AI Tech Support and Autonomous System Assurance Services

NASA is seeking specialized AI Tech Support and Assurance Services for autonomous systems at the Goddard Space Flight Center. - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Fraunhofer USA, Inc. (sole source provider) - Services Requested: - AI Tech Support Services - Assurance on Autonomous System Services, including: - Comprehensive review of AI verification and validation (V&V) approaches - Analysis of government and private sector standards for AI in safety-critical applications - Engagement with NASA projects for autonomous spacecraft operations - Testing open-source AI tools on the ASTRA framework - Delivery of a report with actionable recommendations - Development of a software prototype compatible with ASTRA framework - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on safety-critical, autonomous spacecraft operations in contested environments - Emphasis on self-diagnosis and zero-trust operations - Sole source procurement to Fraunhofer USA, Inc., identified as the only provider - Services must address AI V&V for mission control and flight software - Contract period is approximately 4 months - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - NAICS code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for AI Tech Support Services. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to FRAUNHOFER USA, INC: 5700 RIVERTECH CT STE 210 | RIVERDALE, MD 20737 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that FRAUNHOFER USA, INC is the sole provider of AI Tech Support Services.

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 541519.

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 6/26/2026. 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:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist II

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

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