SAM #80NSSC26933713Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement for DTN Standards Subject Matter Expert Services

NASA is seeking specialized Subject Matter Expert (SME) services to advance Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) standards for space communications. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - THE MITRE CORPORATION (sole source provider) - Services Requested: - Contract Subject Matter Expert support for DTN standards development - Engineering analysis, design, development, and testing for DTN data standards - Chairing the SIS-DTN working group at the Consultative Committee for Space Data Standards (CCSDS) - Support for CCSDS and NASA meetings, coordination with IETF working groups, and CCSDS Security Working Group - Review of CCSDS publications and definition of DTN standardization needs for Lunanet and Moonbase - Key deliverables include support for EM Design Verification Test and DTN standardization for lunar missions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - SME must provide leadership in international standards bodies (CCSDS, IETF) - Direct support for NASA's Lunanet and Moonbase initiatives - Sole source justification: THE MITRE CORPORATION identified as the only capable provider - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - NAICS code: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Contract SME to the DTN standards developments effort. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to THE MITRE CORPORATION: 7515 Colshire Dr | McLean, VA 22102 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that THE MITRE CORPORATION is the sole provider of Contract SME to the DTN standards developments effort.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Headquarters (HQ).

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 541990.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/9/2026. 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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