Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26938092Q
Sole Source Executive Training Program: University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler for NASA MSFC
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26938092Q
NAICS
611430
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking to procure an executive development training program from the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School. - Sole source procurement for a specialized training course focused on the aerospace industry - Training covers acquisition strategies, stakeholder communication, data-driven decision making, and fostering a merit-based culture - Program is tailored for senior program and project leaders at NASA - Course delivery includes lectures, small group discussions, experiential learning, individualized coaching, and panel discussions - Training will be delivered over 4.5 days, scheduled for November 2-6, 2026 - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the only identified provider (sole source) - NAICS code is 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) - Other organizations may submit capability statements, but intent is to award to UNC - No product part numbers or quantities; this is a service procurement
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for University of North Carolina Understanding Aerospace Industry Course.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL 300 Kenan Center DR Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-5056 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL is the sole provider of University of North Carolina Understanding Aerospace Industry Course
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Headquarters (HQ).
The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items 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 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/20/2026. 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 .
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