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Sole Source Facility and Logistics Support for 2026 NASA International Lunabotics Championship

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking comprehensive logistics and facility support for the 2026 NASA International Lunabotics Championship. - Sole source procurement is planned with The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees, justified under FAR 12.102(a) - Services required include: - Event management and coordination, including biweekly meetings and technical standards supervision - Preparation and distribution of a competition guidebook by August 30, 2026 - Recruitment of volunteers and judges - Hosting the event with specified facilities (competition arena, mission control, Robo-pits, AV areas, streaming support, judges and seminar rooms) - Provision of safety supplies and competition consumables - Travel stipends for participants - Post-competition data management and compliance documentation - Place of performance is NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) - NAICS code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services) - Other organizations may submit capability statements for consideration - No specific product part numbers or quantities are listed - Period of performance runs through December 31, 2026

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for "Logistic and Facility Support for the International Lunabotic Championship"

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4000 Central Florida BLVD  Orlando, Florida 32816-8005 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES is the sole provider of "Logistic and Facility Support for the International Lunabotic Championship"

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).

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 561210.

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 7/31/2026. 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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